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2019 Kia Sedona

Based on reports from 40 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
40
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
57
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 40 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

heater inadequate in cold weather

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

gear shift-locked in park position

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

9 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine9 (23%)
Structure:body6 (15%)
Drivetrain4 (10%)
Electrical3 (8%)
Other3 (8%)
Brakes3 (8%)
Steering2 (5%)
Lights2 (5%)

2019 Kia Sedona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Sedona, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Sedona, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Sedona, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Sedona, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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19
8
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4
22
5
23
10
24
6
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Kia Sedona. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V207000Apr 2019

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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."

22V031000Mar 2022

AIR BAGS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Kia Sedona is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Kia Sedona vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

40

Class avg

355

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 40 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Kia Sedona Model Years

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2019 Kia Sedona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Kia Sedona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Kia Sedona is related to the engine, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Kia Sedona reliable?
The 2019 Kia Sedona has 40 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Kia Sedona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Kia Sedona has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Sedona problems start?
Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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