KIA Sedona Problems by Year
KIA Sedona years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sedona year: 2006, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Sedona: 385 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2016 Sedona: 297 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2002 Sedona: 198 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 Sedona: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 Sedona: 20 complaints, 1 recall
- 2010 Sedona: 32 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA Sedona problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 481 | 19 | 12 |
| Engine problems | 396 | 19 | 4 |
| Air Bags problems | 239 | 18 | 56 |
| Structure problems | 230 | 19 | 7 |
| Suspension problems | 187 | 14 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 181 | 11 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 174 | 18 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 156 | 17 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 132 | 13 | 1 |
| Power Train problems | 115 | 18 | 9 |
| Service Brakes problems | 111 | 17 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 107 | 15 | 1 |
| Steering | 98 | 15 | 9 |
| Wheels | 73 | 15 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 71 | 15 | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 67 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 61 | 16 | 0 |
| Seats | 60 | 15 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 16 | 3 |
| Visibility | 48 | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 | 13 | 0 |
| Equipment | 34 | 10 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
KIA Sedona problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2017: engine (60)
- 2016: engine (148)
- 2015: engine (50)
- 2006: suspension (84) · air bags (80) · electrical system (79)
- 2005: service brakes, hydraulic (72)
- 2002: electrical system (50)
All KIA Sedona model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sedona | 9 | 0 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Sedona | 20 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Sedona | 38 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Sedona | 48 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Sedona | 134 | 4 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Sedona | 297 | 4 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Sedona | 139 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Sedona | 39 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Sedona | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Sedona | 108 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Sedona | 65 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Sedona | 32 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Sedona | 48 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Sedona | 170 | 5 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Sedona | 157 | 6 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Sedona | 385 | 7 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Sedona | 185 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Sedona | 176 | 2 | — | Wheels | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Sedona | 163 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Sedona | 198 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA Sedona years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (385), 2016 (297) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sedona year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA Sedona?
Electrical System, with 481 complaints across 19 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA Sedona have?
23 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.