Kia Sedona Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Sedona takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.9 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2021 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2014-2018 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2021 | 5W-30 | 6.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2018 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006-2012 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004-2005 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2002-2003 | 10W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Sedona year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Sedona take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Sedona takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.9 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2021 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2014-2018 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Sedona take?
About 6.9 qt with a filter change on 2019-2021 models, and 6 qt on 2014-2018 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Kia Sedona?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2019-2021: 5W-30; 2014-2018: 5W-30; 2006-2012: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 19 of 19 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Kia Sedona, CarSpecFinder - Kia Sedona oil and CarSpecFinder - Kia Sedona oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.