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2019 Kia Sedona: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2019 Kia Sedona with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
49
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Air BagsJan 25, 2022 · campaign 22V031000
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 › Rear/Other › Buckle AssemblyMar 18, 2019 · campaign 19V207000
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
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Kia Sedona
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (12), body, glass & interior (11), transmission & drivetrain (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Sedona get?
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.