Kia Sedona complaints by model year
2,531 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | 134 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 296 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| 2015 | 139 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 2014 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 108 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 170 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| 2007 | 157 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| 2006 | 385 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
| 2005 | 185 | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 | 213 | 12 | 17 | 3 |
| 2003 | 197 | 15 | 28 | 5 |
| 2002 | 248 | 19 | 21 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2011–2021. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 18 | 9 | 50 | 147 | 60 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 33 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 8 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 37 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Kia Sedona recalls (24)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Sedona model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V612000 | Aug 10, 2022 | Vehicle Rollaway from Faulty Shift Lever Assembly | 2016 | 62.3% |
| 22V031000 | Jan 25, 2022 | Air Bags May Not Deploy | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 66% |
| 21V725000 | Sep 17, 2021 | Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 64.7% |
| 20V399000 | Jul 8, 2020 | Alternator Terminal Nut May Loosen | 2020 | 86.2% |
| 20V101000 | Feb 21, 2020 | Fuel Rail May Crack and Cause Fire | 2011, 2012 | 53% |
| 20V088000 | Feb 14, 2020 | ABS Module May Short Circuit | 2006–2010 | 31.6% |
| 19V207000 | Mar 18, 2019 | Seatbelt Buckle may be Improperly Installed | 2019 | 85.2% |
| 19V109000 | Feb 19, 2019 | Occupant Detection System Wire Harness May Break | 2015–2018 | 59.3% |
| 18V363000 | Jun 1, 2018 | Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled | 2011, 2012 | 44.5% |
| 18V338000 | May 23, 2018 | Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse | 2015–2018 | 75.1% |
| 16V387000 | Jun 1, 2016 | Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion | 2006–2012 | 59.6% |
| 16V389000 | Jun 1, 2016 | Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch | 2006–2014 | 50.9% |
| 13V550000 | Nov 5, 2013 | Front Lower Control Arm Corrosion | 2006–2012 | 85.8% |
| 13V114000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently | 2007–2011 | — |
| 09V130000 | Apr 17, 2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT | 2006, 2007 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | mv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | van fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Kia Sedona FAQ
How many recalls has the Kia Sedona had?
NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns that cover at least one Kia Sedona model year from 2002 to 2021. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (385) and the 2021 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Kia Sedona problems?
Across the 2011–2021 model years, owners most often name the engine, electrical system, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Kia Sedona get?
EPA rates the 2021 Kia Sedona at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.