Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Sedona. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Vehicle Rollaway from Faulty Shift Lever Assembly
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
- Consequence
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
- Consequence
- A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Occupant Detection System Wire Harness May Break
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
- Consequence
- If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
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Owner complaints (296)
296 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 296 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 147 | 49.7% |
| Electrical system | 46 | 15.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 37 | 12.5% |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 11.1% |
| Structure | 25 | 8.4% |
| Air bags | 19 | 6.4% |
| Power train | 13 | 4.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 3% |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2.7% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2.7% |
How 2016 compares with other Sedona years
Best and worst Sedona years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 65 | 6 |
| 2012 | 108 | 5 |
| 2014 | 39 | 1 |
| 2015 | 139 | 3 |
| 2016 | 296 | 4 |
| 2017 | 134 | 4 |
| 2018 | 48 | 3 |
| 2019 | 38 | 2 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Kia Sedona van fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 433 g/mi
- EPA class
- Minivan -
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 433 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 443 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $3,550 | 476 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Kia Sedona FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Sedona have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 22V612000 (power train), 21V725000 (electrical), 19V109000 (electrical), 18V338000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Kia Sedona problems?
Owners filed 296 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (147), Electrical system (46), Exterior lighting (37) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Kia Sedona get?
EPA rates the 3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 18 city, 25 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Kia Sedona get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Kia Sedona van fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (13% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Sedona compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2021 Kia Sedona model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 2016 the most (296). The 2016 drew 296. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.