Minivan · Gas
Kia Sedona 2015–2021 (3rd gen, YP)
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- Price
- $25,900–$41,500
- MPG
- 21
- Strength: Strong passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
A competent, honest minivan with V6 muscle and huge space — its second row won't fold away and thirst runs high, but the family math still works.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 7 recalls was serious. About 9% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,100 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 28% of cars we track.
33.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 50% of other minivans we track.
Eight seats and a cavernous 142 cu ft maximum, though the second row slides rather than folding away.
A strong 276-hp V6 and car-like manners; still a minivan and proud of it.
UVO touchscreens and available rear entertainment; ADAS reached upper trims late in the run.
Quiet and composed, with first-class lounge seats on top trims.
Typical resale value for a minivan.
Rated to tow 3,500 lb; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls17 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
17 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2015–2020
- Engine — 123 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator (2020)
- Engine — 48 complaints (2017)
2021
No recorded issues.
2020
- RecallElectrical: alternator/generator/regulator20V399000
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
- Complaint clusterStructure5 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Paint delaminating due to latent defects.
2019
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly19V207000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, thes
- RecallAirbags22V031000
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
- Complaint clusterStructure9 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Dear NHTSA Customer Service Representative, I am writing to file a safety complaint regarding the sliding side doors of a 2019 Kia Sedona operated by our church. Currently, neither side door closes properly, creating a serious safety concern while the vehicle is being driven. Because this vehicle
- Complaint clusterEngine7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine head bolts had failed. The contact was informed that the engine ne
2018
- RecallAirbags22V031000
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
- Complaint clusterEngine18 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
2018 Kia Sedona lx stalled while my wife was driving on the highway. No warning lights were on until the vehicle lost all power. Luckily my wife was able to pull the car safely to the side. The vehicle only has 36960 miles. Brought vehicle to the dealer and they said engine was seized. That Kia woul
- Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with alternator failure; however, the battery was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated t
- RecallElectrical: software; structure: body: door18V338000
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.
- RecallElectrical: wiring19V109000
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.
2017
- RecallElectrical: software; structure: body: door18V338000
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.
- RecallElectrical: wiring19V109000
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.
- RecallElectrical: software; exterior lighting: turn signal21V725000
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.
- RecallAirbags22V031000
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
- Complaint clusterEngine48 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact mention he pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle and when he lifted the hood of the vehicle, he n
- Complaint clusterElectrical22 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The transmission doesnt know what gear it it in. Code p0705
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other18 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
on 8/6/26 my wife was driving home when the Sedona Van began emitting white smoke and started making a whining noise. Little did we know the head bolts had pulled out of the engine causing the head gasket to blow and coolant to leak and total engine failure. Safety risk was engine could have seized
- Complaint clusterStructure10 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
White Pearl paint is flaking/peeling of for no apparent reason.
- Complaint clusterAirbags10 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the dealer discovered that the front passenger's side air bag module was
2016
- RecallElectrical: software; structure: body: door18V338000
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.
- RecallElectrical: wiring19V109000
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.
- RecallElectrical: software; exterior lighting: turn signal21V725000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift22V612000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine123 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Total engine failure at 120k miles, no warning signs.
- Complaint clusterElectrical46 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Both Sliding door on left and right side wouldn’t close and stayed open for a short period of time. Now the door can’t be opened because it doesn’t latch.
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting27 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Rain water continually collects in both brakelight/taillight assemblies at the rear of the van. This causes the bulbs for the turn signal and brake light to burn out. This has been an issue since we purchased the vehicle in 2016. Initially, we could change the bulb(s) and they would last a while but
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other23 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On Tuesday June 10, 2025 at approximately 11:43 am, while heading north on 75 at mile marker 148, my 2016 Kia Sedona caught fire. I initially became aware of a problem while heading southbound on 75. While listening to an audio book, my wife and I heard a sudden noise which appeared to come from the
- Complaint clusterStructure17 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Pearl white paint peeling, there is an extension for a warranty through Hyundai for the same paint but not through Kia. Please advise what to do.
2015
- RecallElectrical: software; structure: body: door18V338000
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.
- RecallElectrical: wiring19V109000
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.
- RecallElectrical: software; exterior lighting: turn signal21V725000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine38 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The check engine light illuminated with diagnostic code P0018 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, Bank 2), first recorded on a scan XXX. The vehicle was taken to a franchised Kia dealership in [XXX] on XXX at 88,719 miles. The dealer performed an engine teardown and provided a written diagnos
- Complaint clusterElectrical35 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.
- Complaint clusterStructure15 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
Right side sliding became stuck in closed position. Door was not openable by inside nor outside door handles. Not openable by automatic means such as push button. This situation slowed egress and could be a safety issue during emergency evacuation. During repair, KIA mechanics informed me that the
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting10 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Low Head Lights do not work. High beams and fog lights work. This seams to be a KIA problem across makes and models. Why has a recall not been issued?
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A few months ago we became aware that our Sedona was burning through coolant and oil very quickly. We began to monitor closely and were adding coolant and oil frequently. We did not see any oil leaking on the engine or driveway. We brought the car into the Cherry Hill Kia service center to get che
Cost to own$22,600 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$25,900–$41,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,100/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
25
Combined MPG
21
Horsepower
276 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
33.9 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
142 cu ft
Towing capacity
3,500 lbs
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