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2019 Kia Sedona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Sedona.

Body VANTransmission Automatic (S8)

Defined as a VAN equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission, the 2019 Kia Sedona requires 6.9 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 oil and returns an EPA rating of 18/24/21 mpg. This model year recorded 35 total owner complaints with Structure identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by 2 recalls. Contextualizing these figures against a model complaint history spanning 2002-2021 indicates the 2019 model sits well below the peak volume of 385 complaints seen in 2006, meaning it avoids the generation's worst reliability outliers while remaining above the lowest recorded count of 8 complaints in 2021.

Model year2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI R-MDPS: 49 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery; Non R-MDPS: 124R · R-MDPS: 850 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery; Non R-MDPS: 660 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI R-MDPS: 49 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery; Non R-MDPS: 124R · R-MDPS: 850 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery; Non R-MDPS: 660 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size235/60R18 103HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	201.6 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	120.5 in
Curb weight	4420 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.5 / 68.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 24 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sedona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 SXL

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	SX 3.3L V6	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	276 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4 qt
Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity	12.2
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	311.0-318.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53-56 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	36-40 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	79-94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	217.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Kia
Spark Plug Gap	.039-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-18 ft-lbs

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	70.0-75.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	70.0-75.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.06; Rear: .370
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .001; Rear: .0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

48 ft. lbs., Step 2: 84-108 inch lbs.

48 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°.

20–23 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

28-30 ft. lbs. Step 2: 118-122°. Step 3: 88-92°. Step 4: External Head Bolt: 13.7-17.5

28–30 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 19.5-23.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2 twice.

2.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Kia Sedona represents a clear inflection point in the third-generation’s federal record. Complaints fell to 35—down from 47 in 2018 and 131 in 2017—while recalls dropped to just two, the lowest since 2014. This places 2019 near the tail end of a three-year downward trend in both metrics, suggesting Kia had largely addressed earlier build-quality concerns. The top complaint areas (structure and engine) align with broader generation themes, though crash and fire reports remain minimal. With no investigations and a moderate TSB count, the data implies a more mature, stable model year. **For a used buyer, 2019 is one of the strongest years in this generation.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19’20 ’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure8

Engine6

Unknown Or Other3

Air Bags2

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Service Brakes2

Tires2

Power Train2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V031000Air BagsReported 25/01/2022

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… Remedy: 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…

19V207000Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle AssemblyReported 18/03/2019

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 58 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_CS2312_R1	2026-02-18	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_CS2312	2025-12-17	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
CS2312_OWNR	2025-12-17	Structure	CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner…
PS797	2025-12-09	Back Over Prevention	PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Sedona take?

6.9 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30 is preferred. Above 0°F 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Sedona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sedona get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.