2019 Kia Sedona Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Kia Sedona, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Side impact airbag didn't deploy causing head injury to driver. Van was hit at high speed by impaired driver who ran a red light. Van has hit from the driver's side in the engine compartment just in front of the driver. The engine was basically laying in the street after the impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11592169, filed 2024-06, 163,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle was suddenly rear-ended when the other vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. After the impact, the contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The paramedics evaluated everyone at the scene of the accident. The contact and his family were not injured. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11723849, filed 2026-03, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V031000Jan 25, 2022Kia 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)…Covers: Kia Sedona 2017–2019, Soul 2017–2019, Soul EV 2017–2019 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 80 | 21% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 25 | 15% |
| 2002 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2019 Kia Sedona
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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