The best and worst Kia Sedona years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Kia Sedonas old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2005, 2010, 2013 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008, 2012 and 2016–2017 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Kia Sedona · 59.4 per 10,000 sold (2.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 55,055 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2012 Kia Sedona · 56.3 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 72,218 miles; then body control and other modules.
2016 Kia Sedona · 66.6 per 10,000 sold (2.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 117,000 miles; then oil consumption and leaks.
2017 Kia Sedona · 55.8 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 106,000 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
Years with the fewest complaints
2005 Kia Sedona · 14.4 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 90,000 miles.
2010 Kia Sedona · 14.7 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 73,000 miles.
2013 Kia Sedona · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2021 Kia Sedona · 6.2 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Kia Sedona year: 26.8 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Kia Sedona?
Among Kia Sedonas old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2016 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 66.6, about 2.5× a typical Kia Sedona year. The 2008, 2012 and 2017 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Kia Sedona?
The 2013 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Kia Sedonas from 2005–2021: 0.0, against 26.8 for a typical year. The 2005, 2010 and 2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2016 Kia Sedona?
The most-reported problem on the 2016 Kia Sedona is internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 117,000 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.