NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia Sedona

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

2,507

Active records

Recalls

24

Active records

TSBs

320

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

8

Injuries

169

Crashes

126

Fires

144

Top reported issues — Kia Sedona

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Condition issue

850

Operating state

674

Reporting mechanism

430

Access/entry issue

410

Safety restraint issue

344

Noise

330

Thermal issue

290

Engine behavior

267

Fluid issue

230

Lighting behavior

207

Performance issue

185

Vibration/harshness

169

Driver assistance issue

151

Electrical issue

121

Braking behavior

113

Safety restraint behavior

105

Steering behavior

98

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

81

Starting behavior

79

Smell

51

HVAC behavior

38

Powering on/off behavior

37

Ride/handling behavior

37

Infotainment behavior

20

Recent change

18

Wiper/washer behavior

18

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Engine experienced mass, sudden oil consumption with no warning of any sort, resulting in significant engine damage. Oil had been changed apx 800 miles prior to incident, and vehicle showed no signs of leaks or oil consumption following the oil change. No oil leaks or wetness were found around oil filter or drain plug. Vehicle drove perfectly fine one day, and when started to leave a store it began horrendously knocking, despite operating as normal on the drive to the store. Dipstick was…

2015 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Fire

Was driving down the road with zero issues known, no check engine light, and only 114K miles. There was a sudden noise that was quiet so I turned down the radio, and then within 2 seconds or so a loud bang occurred, followed by a lot of smoke. I looked in the side mirrors and noted flames coming from underneath the van. Pulled over and got my family out.

2016 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the climate control panel became inoperable, failing to distribute heat and air conditioning. While the middle and third-row climate systems functioned, an abnormal burning odor was detected. The fan speed adjustment button experienced an electrical short, and upon removing the climate control panel, the wiring harness was found burnt. The contact stated that the climate control panel was previously replaced. Additionally, the power…

2011 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jul 7, 2026


My fuel rail assembly in my 2011 kia sedona is cracked and leaking causing a gas smell. I'm confused why only some of the kias from 2011 got recalled when it seems like a lot more have this issue.

2016 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The Styrofoam is cracked in half on two sides and it's losing pieces when I contacted the manufacturer. They said they were sending me tape and I don't feel that's very safe. That is the only solution they are offering me. This has had a recall previously. They said this is what you've approved as a fix to the recall. I just wanted to check on this because I don't feel it's very safe for me to tape my child car seat back together especially since there's pieces missing chunks and the Styrofoam…

2018 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jul 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with alternator failure; however, the battery was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that after his wife had pulled into the driveway, the instrument panel turned blank, and the driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The driver turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle cooled…

2016 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jun 25, 2026


Engine failure due to loud knocking as a result if high oil consumption. No warning lights ever. Needs replacement. Regular maintenance records available. Original owner with only 63900 miles in less than 10 years. Vehicle supposed to be under powertrain warranty (10 years/ 100000 miles). Kia and dealership keep denying warranty claim despite providing all records to prove regular maintenance.

2019 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the heat and A/C control knobs had melted twice, and the contact had purchased and personally replaced the entire control panel. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the low-pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors were replaced on separate occasions. However, the failure…

2015 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jun 13, 2026


Right side sliding became stuck in closed position. Door was not openable by inside nor outside door handles. Not openable by automatic means such as push button. This situation slowed egress and could be a safety issue during emergency evacuation. During repair, KIA mechanics informed me that the forward latch (not the rear latch) of the sliding door was mechanically locked in closed position. The latch had to be destroyed from inside of vehicle to release latch to open door to be able to…

2017 KIA SEDONA

Filed Jun 12, 2026


White Pearl paint is flaking/peeling of for no apparent reason.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.