2011 Kia Sedona engine problems

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle loss motive power and shutoff with the ABS, battery, brakes and check-engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator was not charging the battery. The alternator was replaced. The failure recurred and the same technician replaced the alternator and the battery. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the technician replaced three alternators and two batteries yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Engine · 1 miles · NJ

Excessive noise coming from the engine compartment, most notably on cold start or starting a few hours apart. The oil changed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation, never the less the oil pressure switch blew twice and was changed with dealer part each time. The last time it was changed by the dealer.

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Engine · 200,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated while his son was driving 60 MPH, when the vehicle began to decelerate. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver stated he saw smoke coming from engine. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The driver stated later on they received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to local dealer regal kia located at 1025 bartow rd, lakeland, fl 33801, (863) 342-5239, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2020 · Engine · MD

I noticed a leak coming from my van. Wasn't too sure what it was. Then on feb 9 , I was driving down i40 and my van started smoking and everything locked on me.

Filed Feb 2, 2019 · Engine · 109,500 miles · TX

At 109k miles, the engine started making a knocking sound. The mechanic diagnosed a worn out rod bearing, and stated the engine would likely fail in the near future. Complete engine failure happened within 24 hours of diagnosis, approximately 48 hours after knocking sounds were first detected. Engine failed while vehicle was in motion, while turning into a parking lot.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Engine · 97,000 miles · NY

Vehicle motor seized and stopped while driving due to low oil pressure. Main oil seal under engine failed spilling oil on street.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Engine · NC

I have a 2011 kia sedona . When I go and crank this van I get the smell of gasoline so strong throughout my van. You cannot stand to drive it. It doesn't matter if your sitting still or driving. The smell is over whelming and makes you sick to your stomach and causes a headache from from the smell. I was told it was the fuel bar. I have read of plenty others having this same issue. This needs to be a recall if that many people are having issues also. This is my family vehicle.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Engine · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observed fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to local dealer, briggs kia 3411 topeka blvd topeka ks, 66605 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that an unknown light was constantly illuminated. The contact also stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v387000 (suspension) and felt that it was related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Engine · 101,000 miles · TX

At 101,000 miles the engine blew up. As I was driving I heard a loud knocking sound and all the lights on the dashboard illuminated. I immediately pulled over. I had our van towed to the nearest kia dealership where I was told, 3 days later, that our engine blew up. I came across a recent recall for the same issue from kia with the sorento.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Engine · 68,000 miles · NY

The oil light came on while I was idling. I had it looked at and was told that the oil sending unit/ oil sensor switch was leaking oil. The oil leaks out faster than you can put it in. It's a 3 book hour job to replace. The part cost is between $30-$60. They need to take the intake off to get to the bad part. I'm sure it will be about a $500 fix. I'm not the only one experiencing this problem. If you google search this vehicle you will find that many other vans are having the same issue.