2019 Kia Sedona Problems
Compared with other Kia Sedona years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
13/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical Kia Sedona year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 9 of its 39 complaints were filed by the end of 2021.
- Most reported part: Engine (12 complaints, median 7,400 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 39filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Kia Sedona (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2019 Kia Sedona. The part named most often is engine, with 12 complaints (31% of the total), followed by body and structure (9) and electrical system (4). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 69% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 65 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Kia Sedona model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 13 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine12 31%
- Body and structure9 23%
- Electrical system4 10%
- Brakes3 7.7%
- Fuel system3 7.7%
- Other or unknown3 7.7%
- Air bags2 5.1%
- Exterior lighting2 5.1%
- Steering2 5.1%
Also reported: Tires (2), Seat belts (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “Something is wrong with my engine or transmission whichever which one it is I do not know I've taken it to the dealer 5 or more times they cannot duplicate the problem or the or they say it's operating as assigned how's the car operating as designed when the vehicle soon as you push the accelerator at bucks it jerks it hesitates to go and that one that goes it takes offit also does the same thing when slowing down in a buck little jerk and then downshift very hard this is very dangerous when driving during certain conditions”
NHTSA complaint #11348473, filed 2020-08, 500 milesBody and structure: “Dear NHTSA Customer Service Representative, I am writing to file a safety complaint regarding the sliding side doors of a 2019 Kia Sedona operated by our church. Currently, neither side door closes properly, creating a serious safety concern while the vehicle is being driven. Because this vehicle is used for church-related transportation, the safety and proper operation of its doors are especially important. I contacted both an authorized Kia dealership and Kia Customer Care regarding this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762840, filed 2026-09Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the heat and A/C control knobs had melted twice, and the contact had purchased and personally replaced the entire control panel. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the low-pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors were replaced on separate occasions. However, the failure recurred while leaving the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745095, filed 2026-06, 40,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
69% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 75,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Kia Sedona. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona · VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 13.0% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.
Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Kia Sedona version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V031000Jan 25, 2022Air bagsCovers: Kia Sedona 2017–2019, Soul 2017–2019, Soul EV 2017–2019 +2 more
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit…
- 19V207000Mar 18, 2019Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assemblyCovers: Kia Sedona 2019
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use…
Recall details for the 2019 Kia Sedona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 65 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037386Sep 10, 2026Engine, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC365) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting an important Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to…
- 11037384Sep 9, 2026Engine, Electrical system. Sc365_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion label/sticker
- 11037383Sep 9, 2026Engine, Electrical system. Sc365_poc: proof of correction card
- 11037382Sep 9, 2026Engine, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC365) – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding Voluntary Emissions…
- 11037381Sep 9, 2026Engine, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC365) - This document is the announcement to dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting an…
- 11037380Sep 9, 2026Electrical system, Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC365) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting an important Voluntary Emissions…
- 11037385Sep 8, 2026Electrical system, Engine. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: This bulletin provides the procedure to update the emissions‑related logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) system software on…
- 11034003Jun 8, 2026Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 11028908Feb 19, 2026Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 11026825Dec 18, 2025Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent…
Other model years of the Kia Sedona
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 6,800 | 0 | 5 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 20 | 65,245 | 1 | 5 | 21 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 39 | 30,000 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 13 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 49 | 16,895 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 134 | 40,000 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 54 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 297 | 69,000 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 84 · More | Rising |
| 2015 | 140 | 55,000 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 39 | 60,000 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 108 | 70,000 | 5 | — | 21 | 65 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 65 | 79,660 | 6 | — | 21 | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 32 | 79,845 | 5 | — | 19 | 14 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2009 | 48 | 45,712 | 5 | — | 18 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 170 | 52,846 | 5 | — | 18 | 84 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 157 | 70,674 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 385 | 83,250 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 185 | 25,000 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 176 | 45,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 163 | 48,000 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 198 | 50,000 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Kia Sedona model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2019 Kia Sedona as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Kia Sedona is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 12 complaints (31% of the total), followed by body and structure with 9.
Has the 2019 Kia Sedona been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2019 Kia Sedona do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Kia Sedona 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Sedona get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Kia Sedona (Sedona, 3.3L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Kia Sedona reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 75,000 miles; 69% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.