Kia Sedona problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 745 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Kia Sedona (2005–2021). The 2016 Sedona has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
745
Recalls
14
Model years
17
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Kia Sedona model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Kia Sedona years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Kia Sedona — 247 complaints, 5 crashes, 13 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2017 Kia Sedona — 116 complaints, 3 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2015 Kia Sedona — 91 complaints, 8 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2019 Kia Sedona — 35 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  5. 2008 Kia Sedona — 30 complaints, 2 crashes, 6 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2013 (0 complaints).

Every Kia Sedona model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 Sedona92010Electrical System
2020 Sedona200001Engine
2019 Sedona352152Engine
2018 Sedona401413Engine
2017 Sedona1160374Engine
2016 Sedona24751384Engine
2015 Sedona910823Engine
2014 Sedona171201Electrical System
2013 Sedona00001—
2012 Sedona372215Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 Sedona211106Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 Sedona111205Electrical System
2009 Sedona50105Lighting
2008 Sedona302615Electrical System
2007 Sedona200445Electrical System
2006 Sedona410604Electrical System
2005 Sedona50000Engine

Most common Kia Sedona problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    324 complaints
  • Electrical System
    156 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    81 complaints
  • Lighting
    60 complaints
  • Brakes
    57 complaints
  • Airbags
    49 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    39 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    32 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    21 complaints
  • Suspension
    20 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Kia Sedona received by NHTSA each month.

Kia Sedona recalls

  • Recall 22V612000Aug 10, 202228,065 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

  • Recall 22V031000Jan 25, 2022410,619 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 21V725000Sep 17, 202188,576 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V399000Jul 8, 20205,385 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V101000Feb 21, 202051,465 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

  • Recall 20V088000Feb 14, 2020228,829 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 19V207000Mar 18, 2019197 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V109000Feb 19, 201994,389 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  • Recall 18V363000Jun 1, 2018507,587 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  • Recall 18V338000May 23, 2018106,428 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

  • Recall 16V389000Jun 1, 2016219,800 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 16V387000Jun 1, 201697,884 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V550000Nov 5, 201379,867 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V114000Apr 1, 2013980,377 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Kia models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology