Which Carnival lamps are LED and which use bulbs

The manual's front light position page lists every front lamp as LED: low headlamp, high headlamp, sub headlamp (low), daytime running lamp, front turn signal, front fog lamp and front side marker. The side repeater lamp is LED too.

For any LED lamp, the manual says it cannot be replaced as an individual component because it is an integrated unit; the entire LED lamp unit must be replaced. It says a skilled technician should check or repair the LED lamp, since it may damage related parts of the vehicle, and to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer if the front, side, rear or interior LED lights are not working.

Some rear and interior lamps do use replaceable bulbs, depending on the lamp type your Carnival has. The chart below shows which.

From the Light bulb position (Front), Light bulb position (Side) and Replacing lights (LED type) sections of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual.

Kia Carnival bulb chart

The manual's Bulb wattage table, with Type A and Type B lamps where the vehicle can have either:

From the Bulb wattage section of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual. The table also lists LED versions of the map, room, personal and luggage lamps and the rear side marker. Check which type your vehicle has before buying a bulb.

Before you replace a bulb

The manual's bulb replacement precautions:

From the Bulb replacement precaution section of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual. The manual also says to keep spare bulbs of the right wattage on hand for emergencies.

Rear bulb replacement steps in the manual

For the bulb-type rear combination lamp (tail and stop, rear turn signal, rear side marker), the manual's steps are:

1. Turn off the vehicle and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a flat-head screwdriver.
4. Open the service cover and remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise until its tabs align with the slots on the assembly.
7. Press the bulb in and rotate it counterclockwise until its tabs align with the socket slots, then pull it out.
8. Insert the new bulb and rotate it until it locks. Align the socket tabs with the assembly slots, push the socket in and turn it clockwise.
9. Install the lamp assembly on the body, then install the service cover.

The reversing lamp (bulb type) requires removing the bumper, and the license plate lamp is pried out gently with a screwdriver, then the bulb is pulled straight out. If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) stops working, the manual says to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

From the Replacing tail and stop lamp and rear turn signal lamp and rear side marker (Bulb type), Replacing reversing lamp (Bulb type), Replacing license plate lamp (Bulb type) and Replacing high mounted stop lamp (LED type) sections of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual.

Moisture, flicker and headlamp aim

The manual says you may find moisture inside the lamp lens after a car wash or driving in the rain. It calls this normal, caused by the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the lamp, and says the moisture will disappear if you drive with the headlamp on. If moisture remains, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

It is also normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily, from a stabilization function of the vehicle's electronic control device. If the lamp keeps flickering several times or turns off completely, the manual says to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

After an accident, or after the headlamp assembly is reinstalled, the manual says to have the headlamp aiming adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer. Its owner maintenance list includes checking the headlamp alignment at least once every 6 months and checking the operation of all exterior lights at least monthly.

Headlight out or aimed wrong? Schedule service with our Kia technicians.

From the Bulb replacement precaution and Owner maintenance schedule sections of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual.

Headlight controls

The light switch has OFF, Auto light, Position and taillamp, and Headlamp positions. In Auto light, the taillamps and headlamps turn on or off automatically depending on the light outside; the manual says not to cover the sensor on the instrument panel or clean it with window cleaner, and notes that window tint or metallic coating on the windshield may affect it. The ENGINE START/STOP button must be ON to turn on the headlights.

Push the lever away from you for high beams, and pull it toward you to flash the headlamps. The headlight delay function keeps the headlights and parking lights on for about 5 minutes after you switch the vehicle to ACC or OFF with the headlights on, or 15 seconds after the driver's door is opened and closed.

From the Lighting control, Operating high beam and Headlight delay function sections of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From Michigan City Kia's website, November 10, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.