The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine head bolts had failed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced. The contact stated that later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition coil had failed. The ignition coil and spark plug seals were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
2019 Kia Sedona: engine failure
5 of the 40 complaints about the 2019 Kia Sedona describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Oil consumption high and engine needs to be replaced after 75k miles.
Engine failed.hole in bottom engine housing approx. 2x2”
The engine seems to be burning oil. After my last oil change, I had to replace three quarts of oil after driving 2,500 miles. Once previously, the engine oil got dangerously low (no oil showing on dipstick) even without the vehicle giving any indication of low oil. This could lead to engine failure while operating the vehicle, which could have disastrous consequences.
The contact owned a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 70 mph up a hill, he heard an abnormal noise, and then the vehicle was seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the size of the vehicle and when exiting the vehicle felt heat exiting under the vehicle. The contact stated he saw fire located on the engine. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher he had available. The fire department filed a fire report. The contact stated an ambulance was able to attempt him and transport him to the hospital for smoke and fire extinguisher chemical in his lungs. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location by the insurance company and deemed the vehicle was a total loss. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Reimbursement form (WTY034)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: owner notification (SC365)
- Voluntary emissions service campaign: question and answer (SC365) –
- Voluntary emissions service campaign
- Maintenance reminder feature
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC169_Rev1): ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT
- Voluntary emissions service campaign (SC169): engine oil filler cap - sedona
- Voluntary emissions service campaign (SC169) dealer principal notice
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2019 Kia Sedona engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2019 Kia Sedona?
5 of 40 owner complaints about the 2019 Kia Sedona (13%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Kia Sedona?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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