2025 Kia Carnival

minivan

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: original test
Side: updated test

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Standard blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning & prevention
Standard rear automatic braking

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front

The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.

Driver-side

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Kia Carnival LX 4-door

The Kia Carnival was introduced in the 2022 model year, replacing the Sedona nameplate in the Kia lineup. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Carnival conducted by Hyundai/Kia.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall driver-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2107
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Footrest (cm)	7
Left toepan (cm)	3
Brake pedal (cm)	1
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	1
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	2
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	7
Upper dash (cm)	7
Lower instrument panel (cm)	7

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2107
Head
HIC-15	111
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	15
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	28
Femur (kN)
Left	3.2
Right	1.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	4
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.51
Right	0.72
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.3
Right	0.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	43
Right	42

Passenger-side

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Kia Carnival LX 4-door

The Kia Carnival was introduced in the 2022 model year, replacing the Sedona nameplate in the Kia lineup. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Carnival conducted by Hyundai/Kia.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall passenger-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2108
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	9
Footrest (cm)	11
Right toepan (cm)	5
Center toepan (cm)	4
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	2
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	5
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	10
Upper dash (cm)	7
Right lower dash (cm)	8

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2108
Head
HIC-15	89
Peak gs at hard contact	no data
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	16
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	17
Femur (kN)
Left	1.0
Right	3.8
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	7
Right	8
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.57
Right	0.78
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.2
Right	2.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	56
Right	46

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2108
Head
HIC-15	67
Peak gs at hard contact	no data
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	7
Maximum Nij	0.15
Chest maximum compression (mm)	24
Femur (kN)
Left	0.3
Right	0.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.21
Right	0.25
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.0
Right	0.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	25
Right	no data

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Kia Carnival LX 4-door

The Kia Carnival was introduced in the 2022 model year, replacing the Sedona nameplate in the Kia lineup. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Carnival conducted by Hyundai/Kia.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2106
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	5
Left (cm)	6
Center (cm)	10
Right (cm)	16
Brake pedal (cm)	13
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	3
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	0
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2106
Head
HIC-15	160
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	11
Maximum Nij	0.18
Chest maximum compression (mm)	29
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.4
Femur force - right (kN)	1.6
Knee displacement - left (mm)	1
Knee displacement - right (mm)	5
Maximum tibia index - left	0.39
Maximum tibia index - right	0.54
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.6
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	1.9
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	48
Right	74

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Kia Carnival LX 4-door

The Kia Carnival was introduced in the 2022 model year, replacing the Sedona nameplate in the Kia lineup.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. The dummy's head also contacted the head restraint hard during rebound. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2315
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	6
Left (cm)	7
Center (cm)	12
Right (cm)	19
Brake pedal (cm)	7
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	2
Right (cm)	4
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	2
Rearward (cm)	1
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2315
Head
HIC-15	210
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	28
Maximum Nij	0.25
Chest maximum compression (mm)	32
Femur (kN)
Left	0.4
Right	1.4
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	4
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.41
Right	0.33
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.1
Right	1.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	61
Right	44

Test ID	CEF2315
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	101
Neck
Tension (kN)	2.7
Compression (kN)	0.7
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	37
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	7.3
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	0.3
Right femur compression	0.5

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Kia Carnival SX 4-door

The Kia Carnival was introduced in the 2022 model year, replacing the Sedona nameplate in the Kia lineup. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Kia Carnival conducted by Hyundai/Kia.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS2107
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-19.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2107
Head HIC-15	75
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Compression (kN)	0.9
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	20
Lateral force (kN)	1.4
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	27
Average deflection (mm)	25
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.74
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.32
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	3.2
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.3
Combined force (kN)	4.3
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.4
L-M moment (Nm)	47
A-P moment (Nm)	12

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2107
Head HIC-15	77
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.3
Compression (kN)	0.5
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	29
Lateral force (kN)	1.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	27
Average deflection (mm)	26
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.71
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.32
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.6
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.0
Combined force (kN)	2.5
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.4
L-M moment (Nm)	62
A-P moment (Nm)	50

About the original side crash test

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2025 models

Tested vehicle: 2025 Kia Carnival EX 4-door

The Kia Carnival was introduced in the 2022 model year, replacing the Sedona nameplate in the Kia lineup. Beginning with 2025 models, structural reinforcements were added to the B-pillar, front and rear doors and rear seat railing. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2025 Kia Carnival conducted by Hyundai/Kia.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2412
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-23.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2412
Head
HIC-15	53
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Compression (kN)	-0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	13
Lateral force (kN)	0.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	29
Average deflection (mm)	25
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.23
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.33
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	4.8

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2412
Head
HIC-15	186
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.1
Compression (kN)	-0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	51
Lateral force (kN)	1.6
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	50
Average deflection (mm)	41
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	5.73
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	1.29
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	4.0

About the side crash test

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Long enough (90+ seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)	None

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	LX
Seat type	leather

This vehicle has 5 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	LX
Seat type	leather

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
4
4	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
5
5	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
6
6	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Seat position 21

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	5
Clearance angle (degrees)	78
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	5
Clearance angle (degrees)	90
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 22

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	10
Clearance angle (degrees)	61
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	12
Clearance angle (degrees)	61
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 23

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	83
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	4
Clearance angle (degrees)	80
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 31

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	16
Clearance angle (degrees)	73
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	19
Clearance angle (degrees)	73
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 32

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 33

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	13
Clearance angle (degrees)	80
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	13
Clearance angle (degrees)	70
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	50 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	58 dB
Difference between background and signal	7.8 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	54 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	61 dB
Difference between background and signal	7.3 dB
Dominant audio frequency	624 Hz