KIA Sedona Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the KIA Sedona across 18 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “gear shifter” (5% of reports).
- 115power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 40%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.
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 6 of 115 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury.
KIA Sedona power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% | 450 |
| 2018 Sedona | 2 | 4% | 6,293 |
| 2017 Sedona | 4 | 3% | 65,000 |
| 2016 Sedona | 13 | 4% | 67,500 |
| 2015 Sedona | 4 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Sedona | 2 | 5% | 53,000 |
| 2012 Sedona | 8 | 7% | 68,000 |
| 2011 Sedona | 3 | 5% | 38,500 |
| 2010 Sedona | 3 | 9% | 26,750 |
| 2009 Sedona | 2 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2008 Sedona | 4 | 2% | 32,700 |
| 2007 Sedona | 8 | 5% | 65,000 |
| 2006 Sedona | 24 | 6% | 46,536 |
| 2005 Sedona | 5 | 3% | 87,500 |
| 2004 Sedona | 7 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Sedona | 3 | 2% | 52,500 |
| 2002 Sedona | 17 | 9% | 55,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Model years: 2016
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The gear shifter is very difficult to move from Park to Reverse to Neutral to Drive. It's very difficult to press in the lever to move in between the gears. I almost had to have to car towed because I was unable to put the car into Park into Reverse and then into Drive. There is something wrong…
Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards Defective unrepairable components Discovered later after purchase P0885 limp mode Fire hazard the vehicle may catch on fire when parked Went back to the dealership that I purchased from for a P0885 on…
My 2017 Kia Sedona has has regular oil changes about every 3000 miles. I was not due for an oil change quite yet and a ticking noise coming from the engine started to occur. I made an appointment at the Kia dealership right away. Just a few days before my appointment there was no warning light for…
My Husband was driving my van with me and my 2 children inside the vehicle and the vehicle lost all power and stalled in the middle of the road and would not restart there was no warning light no noise from the motor or anything. The problem has been confirmed by a independent garage and a Kia…
March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor…
Frequently asked questions
Do all KIA Sedonas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the KIA Sedona?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shifter”, in 6 of 115 complaints.
Other KIA Sedona problems
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- Structure problems (230)
- Suspension problems (187)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (181)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (174)
- Exterior Lighting problems (156)
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