Kia Carnival Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Kia Carnival. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Kia Carnival model years, the lug nut torque is 87 ft-lbs, turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Kia Carnival lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

GenerationYearsLug TorqueSocketThreadOil DrainNotable changes
Third generation (YP)2015–202187 ft-lbs21mmM12x1.525 ft-lbs (34 Nm)Sold as the Sedona; revealed April 2014, on sale from model-year 2015.
Fourth generation (KA4)2022–202680 ft-lbs (108 Nm)21mmM12x1.525 ft-lbs (34 Nm)Renamed Carnival in the US; hybrid powertrain added for 2025.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Kia Carnival?

Most Kia Carnival model years use 87 ft-lbs, turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Kia Carnival torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Kia Carnival — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Kia Carnival year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (12)

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