Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Sedona has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V031000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V207000 Seatbelt Buckle may be Improperly Installed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 40 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 40 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Sedona has an average reliability with some notable recalls affecting safety features like airbags and seat belts. Complaints often center around the engine and structure, with less frequent issues in the powertrain and electrical system. While not overwhelmingly negative, these factors impact its overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| structure | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil changes every 7,500 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- coolant change every 60,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light
- unusual engine noises
- delayed gear shifts
- flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.