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2014 Kia Sedona maintenance schedule

The 2014 Sedona is part of the VQ generation (2014-2014), sold as a minivan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2014 Sedona needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Kia's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Kia's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

5,000 miles severe

7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Inspect at 15,000

30,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter

More frequent in dust

15,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Tire rotation

Ensure even wear

7,500 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid

Inspect every 8,000 miles

48,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

Then every 24,000 miles / 24 mo

120,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Inspect at 60,000

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Spark plugs

Platinum

97,500 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect; replace if worn

60,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect at 15,000

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V batteryInspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-20 / 5W-30, 5.5 qt
Coolant
Ethylene Glycol
Transmission fluid
SP-IV

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.5L 6-cyl (Lambda II MPI), 269 hp, 6AT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2014 Sedona owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Anti-theft control module

medium severity

60,000-100,000 mi · $300-$600 to fix

No start

Source: repairpal.com

AC compressor clutch

medium severity

70,000-120,000 mi · $600-$900 to fix

Loss of cold air

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2014 Kia Sedona

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Kia dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA 16V389000

June 2016

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$500
Five years of maintenance
$2,500
The major service near 100,000 mi
$800

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Sedona model years

YP (2015-2021)

2015201620172018201920202021

VQ (2014-2014)

2014

Shopping new? The Kia Sedona guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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