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Kia Sedona

2012–2016 only

745 classified complaints 9 recalls

2012–2016 Kia Sedona models have 745 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Sedona report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 133 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 4.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 95 complaints

Median onset: 108,500 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 90 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 69 complaints

Median onset: 53,000 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 69 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 62 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 11.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 37 complaints

Median onset: 102,974 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 33 complaints

Median onset: 13,075 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Kia Sedona report for every year and full specs/safety data.