2019 Kia Sedona recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Kia Sedona; the most frequently affected component is air bags. Owners filed 38 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #16 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints38

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Air bagsCampaign 22V031000 · 25 Jan 2022

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 — Buckle assemblyCampaign 19V207000 · 18 Mar 2019

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine11 · 29%

Structure9 · 24%

Power train4 · 11%

Electrical system4 · 11%

Service brakes3 · 8%

Unknown or other3 · 8%

Fuel system3 · 8%

Gasoline3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20193

20204

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From owner complaints

My 2019 kia sedona showed the exact same symptoms for the oil pressure switch recall red oil light on the dash and a leaking oil pressure switch.2010 to 2018 sedona why was the 2019 model not added to the list
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Right power sliding door stopped closing all the way and would constantly beep. Now, power sliding door opens too far which has broken the motors causing the beeping to resume. This is an safety issue as anything hanging out the window would be crushed (such as a child's head or extremity). We have done a fuse reset…
Structure · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* 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…
Power train · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Bought a brand new car at 20 miles on odometer. While driving home steering wheel was shaking badly. I was surprised to feel this since it is a brand new car. I went to service next day they could not find anything wrong with tires or suspension and was told this is how this car design to drive. I was told that if…
Steering · Aug 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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