2019 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Engine (12), Structure (9), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 31% |
| Structure | 9 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% |
| Tires | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-14
This vehicle has been consuming oil at a fast rate. We have had them do oil consumption tests multiple times and each time they tell us it’s considered normal. They have also told us that an oil warning light would come on if it’s too low, but that has never happened. We have had zero warning lights and have had to ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-23
In 2025 I had my camshaft replaced by Fox Valley VW of [XXX]. They completed work on my camshaft with a misfire notification of cylinders 2, 4 and 6. Most recently, our sedona had a head gasket blow resulting in it needing a full replacement of the long block assembly. This was determined by the Kia Service Center of ...
Structure - filed 2026-09-08
Dear NHTSA Customer Service Representative, I am writing to file a safety complaint regarding the sliding side doors of a 2019 Kia Sedona operated by our church. Currently, neither side door closes properly, creating a serious safety concern while the vehicle is being driven. Because this vehicle is used for church-r...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.