Kia Carnival towing capacity
The 2026 Kia Carnival is rated for up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Kia Carnival
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine | 3,500 lbs |
All 10 2026 Carnival configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Kia Carnival Press Specs
2025 Kia Carnival
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine | 3,500 lbs |
All 10 2025 Carnival configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Kia Carnival Press Specs
2024 Kia Carnival
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine | 3,500 lbs |
All 4 2024 Carnival configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Kia Carnival Press Specs
2023 Kia Carnival
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine | 3,500 lbs |
All 4 2023 Carnival configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2023 Kia Carnival Press Specs
2022 Kia Carnival
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 3,500 lbs |
All 4 2022 Carnival configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Kia Carnival Press Specs
Common questions
How has the Kia Carnival's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 3,500 lbs; 2025: 3,500 lbs; 2024: 3,500 lbs; 2023: 3,500 lbs; 2022: 3,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Kia Carnival ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.