Kia Sedona years to avoid
More than twice the Sedona's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Kia Sedona years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Kia Sedona complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Sedona problems
All model years combined.
- Engine529
- Electrical481
- Brakes307
- Airbags239
- Body230
- Suspension188
- Acceleration174
- Lights159
- Transmission116
- Locks107
- Fuel system103
- Steering98
Most reported problems on the Kia Sedona
Check engine light 176Airbag light 139Fire or smoke 130Stalling 113Door locks 105Ball joint 93Seat belt 30
Kia Sedona problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 10 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | 94 | 20 | Body | 65,245 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 90 | 40 | Engine | 30,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 88 | 49 | Engine | 19,040 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 73 | 134 | Engine | 40,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 44 | 297 | Engine | 70,000 | 4 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 72 | 140 | Engine | 55,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 90 | 40 | Electrical | 61,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 76 | 108 | Electrical | 70,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 82 | 65 | Engine | 80,000 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 87 | 32 | Brakes | 79,845 | 5 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 85 | 48 | Brakes | 46,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 63 | 170 | Electrical | 53,000 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 64 | 157 | Electrical | 71,337 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2006 | 32 | 385 | Suspension | 83,500 | 7 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 62 | 185 | Brakes | 25,000 | 2 | 20 | |
| 2004 | 61 | 176 | Brakes | 45,000 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2003 | 61 | 163 | Electrical | 48,000 | 4 | 13 | |
| 2002 | 57 | 198 | Electrical | 50,000 | 3 | 17 |
Recalls 23
Kia Sedona warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Engine sub assembly: inspection/replacement (WTY039)
- Engine sub assembly inspection/replacement (WTY039)
- High-pressure fuel pump replacement (WTY034)
- Engine sub assembly inspection/replacement (WTY039)
- Owner notification (WTY039)
- Reimbursement form (WTY034)
- Owner notification (WTY034)
- Question and answer
- Dealer parts and service manager memo (WTY039)
- Dealer principal memo (WTY039)
- Request for reimbursement form (WTY039)
- High-pressure fuel pump replacement (WTY034)
- Question and answer (WTY034)
- Dealer parts & service managers memo (WTY034)
- Dealer principal memo (WTY034)
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Questions about the Kia Sedona
What years of the Kia Sedona should you avoid?
2006 and 2016. Each has more than twice the Kia Sedona's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 385, mostly about suspension and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Kia Sedona?
2020, 2010 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (20, 32 and 40).
What is the most common problem with the Kia Sedona?
Engine, with 529 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (481) and brakes (307).
How many recalls does the Kia Sedona have?
23 recalls between 2002 and 2021. The 2006 model year has the most, with 7.
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