2012 Kia Sedona engine problems

Filed May 1, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · 235,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the dealer was replacing the fuel rail as per the recall remedy, pressure built up, causing a valve cover leak, which damaged the oil pressure sensor. The dealer replaced the valve cover gasket and the oil pressure sensor, but the head gaskets were damaged. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced but refused to replace the engine free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.

Filed May 31, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tha backup camera, windshield wipers stopped working. The car would no t go in reverse or drive forward without resistance. Oil began leaking from the engine.

Filed Oct 29, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Unknown. I've replaced the alternator and battery. The alternator many times and still having lights come on. Mostly the "brake and battery " lights. It's sitting till further notice. Not drive able.

Filed Mar 4, 2022 · Engine · MN

I have replaced my Oil Pressure sensor two times due to oil leaks since I have owned the vehicle at my own expense. I say a recall for the exact problem (19V101) for 2011-2012 KIA Sedona. My engine is leaking again so I call KIA about this and thy said that even though I have a 2012 Sedona that my VIN is not covered. Since I have already replaced this two times I find it hard to believe that my VAN is not having the same issues as the vehicles covered in the recall. If that is the case. That would mean that there are other 2012 Sedona's out there that may have the same problem but never get notified about the recall.

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Engine · 190,102 miles · KS · fire

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after driving 70 MPH, and pulling into a parking lot, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and upon opening the hood of the vehicle, he saw that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report and a police report were filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,102.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. The contact pulled off the road to a parking lot, where flames were seen coming from under the hood. The contact exited, stood a distance away from the vehicle and called the fire department. The entire engine compartment area was burnt and destroyed by the fire. The insurance company did not even look at the vehicle since they said they did not cover fires. There were no injuries sustained and a fire report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sedona. While driving 45 MPH the engine ceased with several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to deland kia 2322 s woodland blvd, deland, fl 32720-2322 (386) 734-7800, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was not offered further assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MA

Twice, the vehicle has stalled and come to a complete, unexpected stop with no warning: in october 2019 and january 2020. In both cases, the vehicle was traveling at a speed of approx. 30-40 MPH. The check engine light did not illuminate, nor did any other light. We pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Very dangerous, but fortunately we were able to pull over safely,

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Engine · 74,000 miles · PA

Oil pressure warning light came on while traveling on the highway, took it to my dealer. They are saying the oil pressure sensor is bad at only 74,000 miles. Was quoted a price of $800 not covered under the power train warranty

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

Had purchased a 2012 kia sedona. Work out fine for the first few yrs of ownership. Started noticing white smoke at engine start. Didnt know why it was doing it cause we had routine oil changes done to this car regularly. .took car to dealer to have it checked out and was told there was a recall on an emissions part and that would take care off the issue. Same issue continued, finally van came to a dead stop without any warning. No check engine light, oil light or any light to give us a warning that something was going on. Was lucky that my wife wasnt in a serious accident when this happened.she was driving hm and on the freeway when the engine decided to quit working. Had it towed to dealer and after 2 months at the dealer and that was only after I called to check why it was taking so long to give me an answer,....was told I would have to replace the engine at a cost off $7500 to $9500 for a new engine. No luck having dealer cover the cost cuase they said it was owner neglect on my part. Now im stuck with a car that is not drivable and useless. Oh, and worst part is that I was still making a monthly payments on the car.