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Current bid

US$0

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Pre-loss value

US$33,259

Repair estimate

US$30,842

The repair estimate is 93% of the retail value. Close to the car's value. See lots at ≤ 100%

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Pre-loss value

US$33,259

Repair estimate

US$30,842

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The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 68095946
Sale date: Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
Storage location: WHEELING, IL
Seller: HERTZ SV
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$30,842
Odometer: 21165 mi
Trim: LXS
Engine: 3.5L 6
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: BLUE
Body style: MINI-VANAll Van lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: RENTAL VEHICLE SALE
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: WHEELING
Postal code: 60090 6528

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Carnival
Model year: 2026
Trim: LX, LXS
Body style: Minivan
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive train: 4x2
Displacement: 3.5 L
Engine model: GDI LAMDA III
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA CORPORATION
Assembly country: SOUTH KOREA
Assembly plant: GWANGMYEONG
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

2 recall campaigns on record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELJan 2026
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSApr 2026
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.