Worst 2016 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 140 | 1 | 11 | 85,837 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 3 | 2 | 78,642 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 30 | 2 | — | 66,889 mi | |
| Body Structure | 20 | — | 1 | 55,685 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 2 | — | 104,681 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | 1 | 71,250 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 2 | 2 | 28,162 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | — | 46,380 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 33,905 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | 1 | 896 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 3 | — | 17,335 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights:Bulbs | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Kia Sedona
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~317,458 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
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.
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2016 Kia Sedona — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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