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Kia Sedona
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
2,494
Active records
Recalls
24
Active records
TSBs
320
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
8
Injuries
169
Crashes
126
Fires
143
Top reported issues — Kia Sedona
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Condition issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Thermal issue
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Lighting behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Driver assistance issue
Electrical issue
Braking behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Starting behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 KIA SEDONA
Filed May 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact mention he pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle and when he lifted the hood of the vehicle, he noticed flames coming from the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention. There was no police report filed. The fire department did not show at the scene to extinguish the fire. The…
2010 KIA SEDONA
Filed May 10, 2026
The sliding doors have a rubber piece that over time, gets stuck and causes the door to not latch and close, leaving the door to come open as you are driving. This has been a known issue with these sliding doors on my Kia Sedona. This is highly unsafe due to the ability of the door to come open as you are driving and potentially causing harm for someone to fall out and or be injured.
2020 KIA SEDONA
Filed May 9, 2026
Paint delaminating due to latent defects.
2006 KIA SEDONA
Filed May 6, 2026
The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sedona. The vehicle was bought used close to four years ago. The contact was unaware that the vehicle had received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V389000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), and 16V387000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, an abnormal pop sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke was emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The contact…
2016 KIA SEDONA
Filed May 2, 2026
While driving car gas tank blew a hole and started on fire. Car then lost power while on fire while I was in traffic, luckily I was able to cut into a parking lot and people that were in traffic with me call 911. Fire department confirmed there was a hole in gas tank which sits right underneath driver side. Fire was only contained to where the gas tank and lines are. I have pictures.
2012 KIA SEDONA
Filed May 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the dealer was replacing the fuel rail as per the recall remedy, pressure built up, causing a valve cover leak, which damaged the oil pressure sensor. The dealer replaced the valve cover gasket and the oil pressure sensor, but the head gaskets were damaged. The dealer determined that the engine…
2019 KIA SEDONA
Filed Apr 28, 2026
Both sliding doors will not open using door buttons. Both doors stopped latching on their own before this occurred. Needed to push doors manually for the door to latch.
2016 KIA SEDONA
Filed Apr 26, 2026
Oil was changed and within a month was completely dried with no visible leak and without any warning or lights the engine shut off while driving and seized Turner Kia performed a thorough diagnostic and determined that will cost $13,508.90 to replace the engine.
2016 KIA SEDONA
Filed Apr 21, 2026
This concerns an unresolved airbag safety issue that went undetected due to a negligent recall inspection at a Kia dealership. On March 16, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Ed Voyles Kia of Chamblee, GA for a recall inspection to determine whether damaged wiring under the passenger seat was causing my airbag warning light to remain on. I dealt with the service advisor throughout the process. After the appointment, I was told the inspection was complete and no wiring damage was found. Upon leaving…
2016 KIA SEDONA
Filed Apr 20, 2026
Engine has multiple engine miss fires. Loss of coolant into exhaust. Engine knocking.