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2005 Kia Sedona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Sedona.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2005 Kia Sedona is a VAN equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 4.5 quarts of oil across viscosities including 10W-30, 20W-40, and 20W-50 API, delivering EPA ratings of 14 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. Within the model’s 2002–2021 complaint history, the 2005 model year generated 185 owner complaints—significantly fewer than the 2006 high of 385 but substantially more than the 2021 low of 8. Its documented concerns concentrate in the Service Brakes, Hydraulic category alongside two official recalls on record.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-101 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 500 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 24F · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.1 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight4709 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 21 / 17 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.

9.6–9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2002 EX
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2002EX 3.5L V69.60 sec17.40 sec195 hpFWD
2002EX 3.5L V69.80 sec17.40 sec195 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 80-101 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.5
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine OilABOVE 32 degrees F
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-101 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.25-2.36 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.75-7.43 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)39.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-50.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure11.6 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket18-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65-79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBody Fasteners (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
At 15,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Fuel System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 45,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2005 Kia Sedona logged 185 complaints, 2 recalls, and 0 investigations, with the hydraulic service brakes dominating the issue categories at 51 reports, alongside 20 crash and 9 fire complaints for which the data does not specify root causes. Analyzing the generation's trajectory, federal complaints steadily declined from 255 in 2002 down to this 2005 low, representing a positive arc of early-generation refinements. However, 2005 sits precisely at the nadir of this arc right before a massive disruption in 2006, which saw complaints spike to 385 alongside 7 recalls. This positioning implies that while the 2005 model is the statistical best of the early run, it immediately precedes a sudden shift in vehicle reliability. Ultimately, the 2005 Sedona is a reasonable used purchase if you secure documentation of brake maintenance, but buyers should remain cautious that this model sits just before a notoriously problematic production year.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
22
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
185
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 9 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 185 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic51
Electrical System10
Wheels9
Steering9
Engine & Engine Cooling8
Air Bags7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Service Brakes6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

05V329000Vehicle Speed Control:CablesReported 20/07/2005

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS… Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

05V232000WheelsReported 19/05/2005

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_BOD055_R12021-09-13StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This…
PS5392018-03-02Engine And Engine CoolingPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed…
TSB-GEN085R12017-01-18EquipmentTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…
TSB-GEN0852016-11-04Latches/Locks/LinkagesTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…
PS4432016-04-04Electrical SystemTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides…

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 2005 Sedona take?

4.5 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 Sedona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sedona get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.