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2014 Kia Sedona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Sedona.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2014 Kia Sedona is a minivan built on the manufacturer's standard platform, powered by a V6 engine that holds 6.0 quarts of oil with a recommended viscosity of 5W-20 or 5W-30 meeting API standards, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Reliability data for this model year shows 38 owner complaints with no dominant problem category reported, alongside a single recall issued. When placed within the Sedona's broader complaint history spanning 2002 to 2021, the 2014 model falls within a period of notably improving reliability—from a peak of 385 complaints in 2006 down to just 8 by 2021—suggesting this model year represents a relatively stable iteration within the vehicle's evolution.

Model year2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 660 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 660 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	202 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	69.3 in
Wheelbase	118.9 in
Curb weight	4647 lb
Track (front / rear)	66.5 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sedona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 SXL

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	276 hp	FWD
2015	SXL 3.3L V6	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	276 hp	FWD
2016	SX 3.3L V6	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	276 hp	FWD
2006	LX 3.8L V6	8.00 sec	16.10 sec	244 hp	FWD
2006	EX 3.8L V6	8.20 sec	16.20 sec	244 hp	FWD
2006	EX 3.8L V6	8.30 sec	16.50 sec	244 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	210-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53-56 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	29-33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	177-199 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	145-188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing	8, Not adjutstable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	10 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.90-2.05 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.75-7.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	55.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	13.8-15.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	128-149 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Compression	128-149 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	36-43 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.47 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.47 in / 1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

13-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

13–16 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not lubricate cylinder head bolts with engine oil. Apply a 2.00-3.00 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

1	27.5-30.4 ft. lbs.	27.5–30.4 ft. lbs
2	118 degrees-122 degrees	118 degrees
3	88 degrees-92 degrees; External head bolts 14.0-17.0 ft. lbs.	88 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

a-h, 2.9-4.3 ft. lbs., step 2: 1-8: 14-17 ft. lbs., step 3: 1-8: 20-23 ft. lbs., step 4: repeat 2nd and 3rd step twice or more.

2.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
At 30,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Kia Sedona sits at the low end of a sharply rising federal-record arc: after a 2013 baseline of zero complaints, one recall, and 31 TSBs, the 2014 model recorded 38 complaints, one recall, one investigation, and 73 TSBs. That volume is modest in absolute terms and well below the 136 complaints and three recalls of 2015 and the 289 complaints and four recalls of 2016, indicating the most active federal-record years came immediately after. Complaint concentration is diffuse, with the leading categories being "Unknown or Other" (6), engine (5), electrical system (3), and air bags (3), plus two crash-related and two fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Because 2014 carries the lowest complaint and recall counts among the 2014–2016 cluster and precedes the later escalation, it is comparatively favorable for a used purchase—provided the recall has been completed and a pre-purchase inspection checks for any TSB-related symptoms.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other6

Engine5

Electrical System3

Air Bags3

Electrical System,Structure,Unknown Or Other3

Structure3

Visibility2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V389000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchReported 01/06/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 73 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CS2311_TSB_R4	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER…
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_CS2312_R1	2026-02-18	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
CS2311_OWNR_PC201	2025-12-19	Structure	CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is…
TSB_CS2312	2025-12-17	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Sedona take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Sedona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sedona get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.