2019 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Engine (10), Structure (9), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 37 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 | 10 | 27% |
| Structure | 9 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% |
| 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.
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...
Engine - filed 2026-08-06
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 replaced....
Fuel System, Gasoline,electrical System - filed 2026-06-18
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 il...
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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.