2019 Kia Sedona Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Kia Sedona.

20182020
Complaints
41
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2019 Kia Sedona Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:37,075 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints

Body Structure

#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Sedona.

Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,075
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Kia Sedona

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~410,816 vehicles.

22V031000Airbags
~410,619 affected

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.

19V207000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
~197 affected

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.

Is the 2019 Kia Sedona reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Kia Sedona has 41 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Kia Sedona?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 37,075 mi); Body Structure (6 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Kia Sedona?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,075 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Kia Sedona include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 410,816 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Kia Sedona?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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