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Kia Sedona

2017–2021 only

329 classified complaints 6 recalls

2017–2021 Kia Sedona models have 329 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 111,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Sedona report for every year combined.

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

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 52 complaints

Median onset: 111,500 miles. 3.8% 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.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 43 complaints

Median onset: 14,000 miles. 11.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 39 complaints

Median onset: 67,500 miles. 17.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 29 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 28 complaints

Median onset: 112,829 miles.

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

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 17 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 14 complaints

Median onset: 500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 13 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full Kia Sedona report for every year and full specs/safety data.