2019 Kia Sedona maintenance schedule

The 2019 Sedona is part of the YP generation (2015-2021), sold as a minivan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2019 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.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter 5,000 miles severe	7,500 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Engine air filter Inspect at 15,000	30,000 mi / 2 years	Manufacturer
Cabin air filter More frequent in dust	15,000 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Tire rotation Ensure even wear	7,500 mi / 6 months	Manufacturer
Brake fluid Inspect every 8,000 miles	48,000 mi / 4 years	Manufacturer
Engine coolant Then every 24,000 miles / 24 mo	120,000 mi / 10 years	Manufacturer
Transmission fluid Inspect at 60,000; replace severe	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
Spark plugs Iridium	97,500 mi	Manufacturer
Serpentine belt Inspect; replace if worn	60,000 mi / 4 years	Manufacturer
PCV valve Inspect at 15,000	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
12V battery	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer

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

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil: 5W-30, 6 qt
Coolant: Ethylene Glycol
Transmission fluid: SP-IV / SP-IV-RR

Powertrains in this generation

3.3L 6-cyl (Lambda II GDI), 276 hp, 6AT / 8AT, FWD

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

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2019 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.

Air bags

NHTSA 22V031000

January 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 and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

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 March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Seat belts

NHTSA 19V207000

March 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 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."

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 April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.

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: $850

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

Other Sedona model years

YP (2015-2021)

2015 2016 2017 201820192020 2021

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

owners.kia.com (Manufacturer)

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

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