2014 Kia Sedona Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Kia Sedona.

20122015
Complaints
54
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2014 Kia Sedona Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:51,985 mi
Fires:2
#28 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:63,093 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:69,300 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Sedona.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,985
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,093
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,300
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Kia Sedona

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~219,800 vehicles.

16V389000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~219,800 affected

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

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2014 Kia Sedona — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Kia Sedona reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Kia Sedona has 54 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Kia Sedona?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 51,985 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 63,093 mi); Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 69,300 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Kia Sedona?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,295 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Kia Sedona include 2 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 219,800 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Kia Sedona?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia Sedona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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