The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 12 of 40 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Fuel System include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 49 in 2018 to 40 in 2019.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 40
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,950
- Combined MPG
- 21
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–21 | 19–21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | 18 / 24 | 18 / 24 | 18 / 24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 433–476 | 433–476 | 437 | 436 | 436 | |
| Complaints filed | 134 | 49 | 40 | 20 | 10 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Kia Sedona?
Engine: 12 of 40 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Sedona get?
EPA rates it 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Kia Sedona?
EPA estimates $2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 437 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
AIR BAGS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.