KIA Sedona Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the KIA Sedona across 13 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (27). The words owners use most often: “oil filter” (5% of reports).
- 132engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil filter: mentioned in 7 of 132 complaints (5%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 7 of 132 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
KIA Sedona engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sedona | 2 | 1% | 67,506 |
| 2016 Sedona | 5 | 2% | 98,450 |
| 2015 Sedona | 2 | 1% | 136,000 |
| 2012 Sedona | 1 | 1% | 190,102 |
| 2011 Sedona | 3 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2009 Sedona | 5 | 10% | 20,000 |
| 2008 Sedona | 6 | 4% | 38,382 |
| 2007 Sedona | 6 | 4% | 19,582 |
| 2006 Sedona | 15 | 4% | 36,550 |
| 2005 Sedona | 16 | 9% | 37,550 |
| 2004 Sedona | 24 | 14% | 42,000 |
| 2003 Sedona | 20 | 12% | 48,425 |
| 2002 Sedona | 27 | 14% | 26,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the KIA Sedona. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the thermostat gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with…
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start and was experiencing rough driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact of the head gasket…
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact noticed a green puddle underneath the vehicle with the low coolant message displayed. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that either the head gasket or the entire engine needed to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, he heard an abnormal clicking noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence and checked the oil and the…
Coolant all over everything! Mechanics will not touch it. Constantly adding coolant. Canât drive far. Without overheating. Cracked heater core less then 90,000 miles
Frequently asked questions
Do all KIA Sedonas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the KIA Sedona. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the KIA Sedona engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the KIA Sedona?
The most frequent phrase is “oil filter”, in 7 of 132 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (7).
Other KIA Sedona problems
- Electrical System problems (481)
- Engine problems (398)
- Air Bags problems (239)
- Structure problems (230)
- Suspension problems (187)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (181)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (174)
- Exterior Lighting problems (156)
See all KIA Sedona problems.