KnownCarProblems2019 Kia Sedona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine (31% of complaints, typically around 7,500 miles). It is 16th of 19 Sedona model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2019 Kia Sedona problems
Engine
12 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
Purchased new. @ 7400 miles while driving on the highway it smelled like something was burning. Took it to dealership who stated cylinder head was leaking antifreeze. Entire engine had to be rebuilt (all heads/gaskets exchanged). 7800 miles fluid levels bottomed out. Dealer stated car hadn't 'burped' from gasket…
The contact owned a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH up a hill, he heard an abnormal noise, and then the vehicle was seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the size of the vehicle and when exiting the vehicle felt heat exiting under the…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: body.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked or hesitated without warning, with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle would perform hard downshifts without warning while depressing the brake pedal. The contact took…
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%Purchased new. @ 7400 miles while driving on the highway it smelled like something was burning. Took it to dealership who stated cylinder head was leaking antifreeze. Entire engine had to be rebuilt (all heads/gaskets exchanged). 7800 miles fluid levels bottomed out. Dealer stated car hadn't 'burped' from gasket…
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…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt.
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%Brakes
3 complaints · 8%Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light had remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving, he became aware of a strong and unpleasant fuel odor that made him and his granddaughter sick. The contact stated that the check engine warning light flashed on and off several times. The vehicle was taken on several occasions to a local dealer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Kia Sedona recalls
Air bags
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 21, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc226.
Full defect summary
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. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 8, 2019. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is sc177.
Full defect summary
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 of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Kia Sedona
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Sedona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints, typically around 7,500 miles); body and structure (9 complaints); transmission (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 25, 2022 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Kia Sedona?
- It is 16th of 19 Sedona model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.