Kia Sedona, VQ (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sedona, VQ (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 7,8 to 10,9 liters. Service intervals include checking at 5000 miles/ 4 months or 15000 miles/ 15 months, and changing at 20000 miles/ 16 months, 30000 miles/ 30 months, or 60000 miles. The data covers 7 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Sedona 3.5 (CAN) (2010-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Code: 6/1
Sedona 3.5 (CAN) (2010-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Change 60000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Sedona 3.5 (USA) (2010-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Code: 6/1
Sedona 3.5 (USA) (2010-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Change 60000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Sedona 3.8 (CAN) (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,9 liter
  • Check 5000 miles/ 4 months
  • Change 20000 miles/ 16 months
  • Code: 5/1
Sedona 3.8 (USA) (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 15 months
  • Code: 5/1
Sedona 3.8 (USA) (2005-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 10,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 15 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Sedona VQ automatic transaxle capacity splits into two distinct values depending on engine: the 3.5-liter holds 7.8 liters, while the 3.8-liter holds 10.9 liters, a difference of 3.1 liters between the two configurations.
  • A transaxle capacity figure represents the total fluid volume the unit holds, which is relevant for overhaul or full drain-and-fill procedures rather than a partial service top-up.
  • The 3.5-liter transaxle in both USA and CAN markets carries an identical 7.8-liter capacity across the 2010-2014 model years, with no regional difference in that specification.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 3.5-liter transaxle in both USA and CAN markets calls for a fluid change at 60,000 miles, while no change interval is listed under normal use for the same configuration.
  • The 3.8-liter transaxle in the CAN market for 2005-2010 specifies a fluid check at every 5,000 miles or 4 months, and a change at 20,000 miles or 16 months, both under normal use conditions.
  • The USA-market 3.8-liter transaxle for 2005-2010 sets the normal-use check interval at 15,000 miles or 15 months, which is three times the mileage interval specified for the same check in the CAN market.
  • Under severe use, the USA-market 3.8-liter transaxle retains the same 15,000-mile or 15-month check interval as normal use, while adding a fluid change requirement at 30,000 miles or 30 months.
  • The CAN-market 3.8-liter specification does not carry a severe-use row, whereas the USA-market 3.8-liter configuration includes both normal and severe-use entries with separate change intervals for each.
  • The 30,000-mile change interval on the USA-market 3.8-liter under severe use is 10,000 miles shorter than the 3.5-liter severe-use change interval of 60,000 miles, reflecting a notably more frequent service schedule for the earlier engine.

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