KIA Sedona Structure Problems
Owners have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the KIA Sedona across 19 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (37% of reports).
- 230structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 85 of 230 complaints (37%)
- Doors open: mentioned in 15 of 230 complaints (7%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 15 of 230 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 154 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 230 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 14 an injury.
KIA Sedona structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sedona | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2020 Sedona | 5 | 25% | 65,245 |
| 2019 Sedona | 9 | 23% | — |
| 2018 Sedona | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2017 Sedona | 15 | 11% | 13,679 |
| 2016 Sedona | 25 | 8% | 63,500 |
| 2015 Sedona | 19 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Sedona | 6 | 15% | 88,500 |
| 2012 Sedona | 18 | 17% | 79,000 |
| 2011 Sedona | 8 | 12% | 66,283 |
| 2010 Sedona | 4 | 13% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Sedona | 2 | 4% | 2,076 |
| 2008 Sedona | 25 | 15% | 54,528 |
| 2007 Sedona | 22 | 14% | 63,000 |
| 2006 Sedona | 41 | 11% | 45,983 |
| 2005 Sedona | 4 | 2% | 140,000 |
| 2004 Sedona | 5 | 3% | 92,817 |
| 2003 Sedona | 4 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Sedona | 14 | 7% | 50,764 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:door; electrical system:software
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
White paint is peeling off and flaking away, far more than I would expect from normal wear.
Both Sliding door on left and right side wouldnât close and stayed open for a short period of time. Now the door canât be opened because it doesnât latch.
Dear NHTSA Customer Service Representative, I am writing to file a safety complaint regarding the sliding side doors of a 2019 Kia Sedona operated by our church. Currently, neither side door closes properly, creating a serious safety concern while the vehicle is being driven. Because this vehicle…
Pearl white paint peeling, there is an extension for a warranty through Hyundai for the same paint but not through Kia. Please advise what to do.
2016 Kia Sedona with power sliding doors. Both rear power sliding doors fail to completely latch upon closing. Doors make loud clicking sounds while attempting to close and require manual pushing to latch. Kia of Attleboro diagnosed and confirmed in writing that both rear door roller arm assemblies…
Frequently asked questions
Do all KIA Sedonas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 230 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the KIA Sedona?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 85 of 230 complaints, followed by “doors open” (15).
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