Engine Oil
0W-20
Full Synthetic
Capacity
5.5 qt
with filter
5 qt without filter
Oil Filter
26300-35505
Kia (OEM)
OEM spec: API SP
The 2022 Kia Carnival takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 17mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 35 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Kia 26300-35505, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 5 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2022 KIA CARNIVAL
Torque your drain plug to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Kia 26300-35505) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Kia — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval. Viscosity 0W-20
Oil type Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter) 5.5 qt
Capacity (w/o filter) 5 qt
OEM spec API SP
Filter Options
Premium FILTECH filter
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Socket size 17 mm
Thread M14x1.5
Torque spec 35 Nm
Gasket Crush washer
KA4 (3.5L Lambda V6)
Type SP-IV
Capacity 3.5 qt
Change interval 60,000 mi
DOT type DOT 3
Change interval 45,000 mi
Type Long Life
Color Green
Capacity 6.5 qt
Change interval 120,000 mi
Spark Plugs
Type Iridium
Gap 0.044
Quantity 4
Change interval 100,000 mi
Tires
Size 215/55R17
Front pressure 33 PSI
Rear pressure 33 PSI
Brake Pads
Kia 58101-S9A00 OEM front
Buy Wiper Blades
Bosch 18A passenger, 18"
Buy Rain-X 18-1 passenger, 18"
Buy 5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
14mm thread, aluminum head
18 ft-lb · 24.4 Nm
21V277000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
21V908000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.
23V179000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Show all 5 recalls All categories SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PI2501_DP SEATS 2025-03-12
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2501) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install covers onto the 2nd row seat rails in all 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival vehicles and certain 2025 MY Carnival vehicles manufactured from January 4, 2021 through March 31, 2025.
PS576_R1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2021-03-23
PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER / CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding a new interface related to the electronic Dealer / Customer Mode Switch setting on multiple models.
TSB_ELE235 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2021-03-29
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RECONFIGURE TERMINAL LOCATION OF INTEGRATED MEMORY SEAT (IMS) CONNECTOR (SA467) - This bulletin provides the procedure to reconfigure the terminals location of the Integrated Memory Seat (IMS) connector on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through February 26, 2021. The IMS seat position memory buttons 1 and 2 may intermittently not operate the power drivers seat when the rear window defroster switch is on. This may be caused by floating voltage on the IMS circuit.
Show all 82 TSBs(+79) Private Party
$19,855–$21,945
Dealer Retail
$22,990–$26,125
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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