Does the 2019 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Kia Sedona, the most recent reported on January 25, 2022 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Sedona?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (12 complaints), followed by structure (9).

How many 2019 Kia Sedona complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 39 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Kia Sedona recalls and problems

2 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Kia Sedona.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Kia Sedona recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · reported January 25, 2022 · Kia Motors America · 410,619 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: 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: rear/other, buckle assembly

NHTSA campaign 19V207000 · reported March 18, 2019 · Kia Motors America · 197 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk: A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine12
Structure9
Electrical system4
Power train4
Fuel system, gasoline3
Service brakes3
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Exterior lighting2
Steering2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Engine
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…

Sep 23, 2026 · Engine
In 2025 I had my camshaft replaced by Fox Valley VW of […]. 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…

Sep 8, 2026 · Structure
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…

Aug 6, 2026 · Engine · 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine head bolts had failed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be…

Jun 18, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the heat and A/C control knobs had melted twice, and the contact had purchased and personally replaced the entire control panel. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light…

Sedona model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	4	297	10	14
2017	4	134	2	3
2018	3	49	1	5
2019	2	39	2	1
2020	1	20	0	0
2021	0	10	2	0

Across all years, the 2006 Sedona has the most complaints (385). All Kia Sedona years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Kia Sedona have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Kia Sedona, the most recent reported on January 25, 2022 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Sedona?: Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (12 complaints), followed by structure (9).
How many 2019 Kia Sedona complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 39 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.