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All cars · Kia Sedona · 2014

2014 Kia Sedona. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index42100 = average car
Complaints10NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold21,646U.S. model year
Per 100K sold46complaints
Year rank#2 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 23 / 20Regular$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,300 and 94,000 miles. Median 60,000, from 27 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical68,0007,500–94,0007
Engine61,80033,000–96,8006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Speed control30%
Electrical30%
Doors, locks & latches20%
Engine10%
Wipers & visibility10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3922101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 16V389000 Jun 2016 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

    Defect. Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

    Risk. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy. Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedElectrical overstress20192024

Manufacturer communications 73

Kia filed 73 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems)
  • TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides…
  • Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Kia Sedona VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011461324,047Electrical
2014421021,646Speed control
2015903236,755Electrical
20161615028,264Electrical
20171022723,814Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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