2027 Kia Carnival
Hybrid Gas Minivan
The 2027 Kia Carnival is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Carnival Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 33 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Hybrid | Hybrid | FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 34 | 32 | 33 | $1,900 |
| Carnival | Gas | FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (0)
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2027 Kia Carnival. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other Carnival model years
2026 Carnival
2 recalls · 44 complaints
B2025 Carnival
1 recalls · 182 complaints
C2024 Carnival
2 recalls · 71 complaints
F2023 Carnival
4 recalls · 50 complaints
F2022 Carnival
6 recalls · 133 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 50343, 50342). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.