The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sedona · 2016
2016 Kia Sedona. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $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 37,100 and 100,000 miles. Median 69,000, from 100 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 88,000 | 47,200–120,000 | 21 |
| Electrical | 72,000 | 40,500–144,100 | 33 |
| Lights | 72,000 | 51,300–96,500 | 25 |
| Body structure | 63,500 | 40,600–80,000 | 12 |
| Airbags | 50,000 | 28,500–180,000 | 7 |
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
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 30% |
| Body structure | 16% |
| Lights | 14% |
| Seat belts | 10% |
| Engine | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 12 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
22V612000 Aug 2022 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever And Linkage / Column Shift
Defect. 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.
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
21V725000 Sep 2021 Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
Defect. 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.
Risk. A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
19V109000 Feb 2019 Electrical System / Wiring
Defect. 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.
Risk. If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
18V338000 May 2018 Structure / Body / Door
Defect. 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.
Risk. If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | 3.3l engine loss of motive power (lomp) | 2024 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 112
Kia filed 112 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Power sliding door (psd) inspection and/or repair (sa210) - this bulletin provides
- Smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems)
- SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) INSPECTION AND/OR REPAIR (SA210) - This bulletin has…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sedona VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
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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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