2021 KIA Sedona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sedona years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 KIA Sedona. That ranks 19th out of 20 Sedona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 KIA Sedona problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 10% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 KIA Sedona recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 KIA Sedona.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle is burning oil at an alarming rate. Between oil changes it has lost 4 quarts before. I constantly have to check and add oil and have experienced stuck pistons and rough idle due to the oil not being at a safe level. Kia service advisors have admitted there have been reports of this…
the drivers side passenger sliding door will not latch or close properly. The door started opening while driving and would not close. Luckily i had no children in the car at the time. The safety of my CHILD or any passenger could have been at risk. Driving while a van door is OPENING. I am taking…
For starters, my lights go out every six months on queue. Cannot find a reason why. My car sputters or shutters when accelerating. I heard other Kia models have recalls due to the same thing. I have had my car in the shop multiple times and no one can figure out why it is doing it. It feels like…
The engine started knocking while I was on [XXX] between mile marker [XXX] and [XXX]. This area is under construction with no shoulders to access and pull over. A shutdown in this situation would surely cause a multi-car accident. There were no warning lamps. Car was towed to Ancira Kia in San…
We purchased a brand-new 2021 Kia Sedona in 2021. Since January, weâve been experiencing an intermittent but serious issue where the vehicle refuses to accelerate or shift beyond a certain point. This issue has put us in dangerous situations multiple times. One incident occurred while crossing a…
Other KIA Sedona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 Sedona | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Sedona | 39 | 2 |
| 2018 Sedona | 48 | 3 |
| 2017 Sedona | 134 | 4 |
| 2016 Sedona | 297 | 4 |
| 2015 Sedona | 139 | 3 |
| 2014 Sedona | 39 | 1 |
| 2013 Sedona | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sedona | 108 | 5 |
| 2011 Sedona | 65 | 6 |
| 2010 Sedona | 32 | 5 |
| 2009 Sedona | 48 | 5 |
| 2008 Sedona | 170 | 5 |
| 2007 Sedona | 157 | 6 |
| 2006 Sedona | 385 | 7 |
| 2005 Sedona | 185 | 2 |
| 2004 Sedona | 176 | 2 |
| 2003 Sedona | 163 | 4 |
| 2002 Sedona | 198 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 KIA Sedona?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 KIA Sedona?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 KIA Sedona a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sedona model years, the 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.