repaired · 2024 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2019 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2019 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-031 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DoulosBen, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Kia Sedona has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Structure
4Electrical system
4Power train
3Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
2Air bags
2Exterior lighting
2Steering
65 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Kia Sedona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Sedona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2019 Kia Sedona VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This vehicle has been consuming oil at a fast rate. We have had them do oil consumption tests multiple times and each time they tell us it’s considered normal. They have also told us that an oil warning light would come on if it’s too low, but that has never happened. We have had zero warning…
In 2025 I had my camshaft replaced by Fox Valley VW of [XXX]. They completed work on my camshaft with a misfire notification of cylinders 2, 4 and 6. Most recently, our sedona had a head gasket blow resulting in it needing a full replacement of the long block assembly. This was determined by the…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine head bolts had failed. The contact was informed that the engine…
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