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2020 Kia Sedona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Sedona.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Kia Sedona utilizes an Automatic (S8) transmission to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 18/24/21 mpg. During this model year, the vehicle accumulated 20 total owner complaints with Structure identified as the top complaint area alongside a single recall. This complaint volume places the vehicle within the broader 2002-2021 model history at a level substantially lower than the 2006 peak of 385 issues and just above the 2021 low of 8, indicating a reliability profile that remains close to the model's minimum recorded complaints rather than its maximum.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142012

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65-79 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · Equipped with AGM Battery: 850; Without AGM Battery: 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 NS · Equipped with AGM Battery: 850; Without AGM Battery: 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/60R18 103HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width78.3 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase120.5 in
Curb weight4420 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

7.4–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 SXL
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SX 3.3L V67.80 sec16.00 sec276 hpFWD
2015SXL 3.3L V67.40 sec15.80 sec276 hpFWD
2015SXL 3.3L V67.80 sec16.10 sec276 hpFWD
2015SXL 3.3L V67.80 sec16.00 sec276 hpFWD
2015SXL 3.3L V67.90 sec16.10 sec276 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 65-79 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts311.0-318.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-17 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-79 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.25-2.36 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.05-7.75 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront; 1.06", Rear: .370
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .001; Rear: .0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 inch lbs., Step 2: 84-10848 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 84.0-108.0 inch lbs.48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7020–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-827.5–30.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
At 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miFuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark 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 2020 Kia Sedona records 20 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and 57 technical service bulletins (TSBs) in the federal database, with no crash- or fire-related complaints filed against it. Its top complaint areas—Structure (4), Unknown or Other (3), Engine (2), and Electrical System (2)—are spread thinly across categories rather than concentrated around a single defect, and the data does not specify a common root cause for the 4 Structure reports. Contextualized against the rest of the generation, the 2020 sits firmly in the cleanest stretch on record: complaints have fallen every year since a 2016 peak of 289, TSBs are down from a 2015 high of 146, and the 2020's 1 recall is matched only by 2013 and 2014 within the third-generation run. By comparison, the 2015 and 2016 model years carried 136 and 289 complaints respectively alongside 112–146 TSBs, making 2020 materially lighter on both counts, and the immediately preceding 2018 (47 complaints) and 2019 (35 complaints) confirm a consistent downward arc rather than a single-year anomaly. The takeaway: the 2020 Sedona is one of the strongest used candidates in its model-year range, with a broadly distributed (and therefore lower-risk) complaint profile, only one recall to verify on the pre-purchase inspection, and no crash or fire flags on the record.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
57
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure4
Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Electrical System2
Structure,Wheels1
Power Train,Engine1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V399000Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/RegulatorReported 08/07/2020

Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
CS2312_TSB_R22026-06-08StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_CS2312_R12026-02-18StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_CS23122025-12-17StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
CS2312_OWNR2025-12-17StructureCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner…
PS7972025-12-09Back Over PreventionPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…

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

Does the 2020 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 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.