Worst 2018 Kia Sedona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Kia Sedona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 20 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | 1 | 36,112 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 63,861 mi | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Kia Sedona
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~611,436 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
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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2018 Kia Sedona — FAQ
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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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