NHTSA model-year recall report

2019 Kia Sedona Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent advisories

Jan 25, 2022

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia Sedona average of 3.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2019 Kia Sedona recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V031000

Air Bags

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Jan 25, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V207000

Seat Belts › Rear/other › Buckle Assembly

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Mar 18, 2019

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2019 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2019 Kia Sedona. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 Kia Sedona?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology