2019 Kia Sedona Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2019 Kia Sedona lug nut torque is 87 ft-lbs, tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 87 ft-lbs · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2019 Kia Sedona. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Hyundai/Kia lug-nut torque is 79-88 ft-lbs on nearly all passenger models, M12x1.5 thread, 21mm socket. The Tucson, Sportage, and Santa Fe all use the same fastener spec. Hyundai's oil drain plug threads are unusually fine-pitch and strip easily — always use a torque wrench, not feel.

Common fastener categories on the 2019 Kia Sedona

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2019 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2019 Kia Sedona?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2019 Kia Sedona is 87 ft-lbs, using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2019 Kia Sedona lug nuts?

The 2019 Kia Sedona uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2019 Kia Sedona fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Kia Sedona years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2019 Kia Sedona oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2019 Kia Sedona suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 36 2019 Kia Sedona fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2019 Kia Sedona, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2019 Kia Sedona

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2019 Kia Sedona. For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 87 ft-lbs (lug nut).

Brakes — 2019 Kia Sedona

Brake fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sedona — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front caliper bracket bolt tightens to 73 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The rear slide pin uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs at the caliper slide. At the caliper bracket, the rear caliper bracket torques to 58 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (front slide pin).

Engine — 2019 Kia Sedona

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2019 Kia Sedona, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The alternator mounting bolt is a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 30-40 ft-lbs. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold torques to 18 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7-10 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Valve cover tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the valve cover. The exhaust manifold uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the exhaust manifold. At the oil pan, the oil pan drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 13-17 ft-lbs (spark plug). Oil drain plug tightens to 25-33 ft-lbs, runs on M14x1.5 threads.

Drivetrain — 2019 Kia Sedona

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2019 Kia Sedona — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transmission mount bolt torques to 55-70 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 170-200 ft-lbs (axle nut front). Axle nut rear tightens to 170-200 ft-lbs, runs on M24x1.5 threads.

Suspension — 2019 Kia Sedona

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2019 Kia Sedona — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25-35 ft-lbs (stabilizer bar link nut front). Rear shock absorber lower bolt tightens to 85-100 ft-lbs, runs on M14x1.5 threads. The sway bar link uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the control arm, the control arm torques to 59 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the strut top mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (front strut mount). Front lower control arm rear bolt tightens to 70-85 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads. The front strut top mount nut is a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 30-40 ft-lbs. The front lower control arm front bolt torques to 70-85 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 59 ft-lbs (ball joint). Rear shock absorber upper nut tightens to 35-45 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads.

Steering — 2019 Kia Sedona

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sedona. Steering wheel center bolt tightens to 30-38 ft-lbs, runs on M16x1.5 threads. The tie rod end nut is a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 25-33 ft-lbs. The power steering pump bolt torques to 22-30 ft-lbs (M10x1.25 thread).

Body — 2019 Kia Sedona

Body fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sedona. The hood hinge bolt is a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15-20 ft-lbs.

Brake — 2019 Kia Sedona

Brake fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sedona. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 50-65 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 20-28 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper guide pin bolt). Front brake caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 22-30 ft-lbs, runs on M10x1.25 threads. The front brake caliper bracket bolt is a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 55-70 ft-lbs.

Transmission — 2019 Kia Sedona

Transmission fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sedona. For the transmission mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 58 ft-lbs (trans mount).

Wheel — 2019 Kia Sedona

Wheel fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sedona. Wheel lug nuts tightens to 80-90 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.5 threads.

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2019 Kia Sedona numbers above.

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