Worst 2019 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Body Structure
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | 37,075 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Kia Sedona
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~410,816 vehicles.
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.
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."
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2019 Kia Sedona — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sedona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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