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2019 Kia Sedona Airbags Problems

2 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

2
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
Mar 2026Jun 2024
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #22V031000

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.

Fix: 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.

Owner Complaints (2)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2026

Your 2019 Kia Sedona was involved in a two-vehicle collision at low speed (20 MPH) when rear-ended and pushed into another vehicle ahead. The driver-side and passenger-side airbags did not deploy during the impact, even though a collision occurred. The vehicle had approximately 75,000 miles at the time. A mechanic will need to inspect the airbag system's sensors, wiring, and control module to determine why the airbags failed to activate.

NHTSA #: 11723849
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2024

Your side impact airbag failed to deploy during a high-speed crash where another vehicle hit your van on the driver's side, resulting in a head injury to the driver. The impact was severe enough to displace the engine. This raises serious concerns about whether the airbag system properly detected the collision and triggered deployment.

NHTSA #: 11592169

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