The Lemon Index2023 Kia Sedona.
The 2023 Kia Sedona is so far about average by owner complaints: 52 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 100, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, and it has 4 recalls. The best Kia Sedona year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 52 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Sedona year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 62K miles on the car (8 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- fuel system, gasoline 2026
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
- body structure 2024
The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- body structure 2023
The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
Show all 4 recalls
- trailer hitches 2023
Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Kia told dealers about
Kia sent dealers 69 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Technical service bulletin: service action: tightening of ignition ground bolts (sa531) -this…
- Technical operations: ccu fuse open after wiring harness replacement - this pitstop provides
- REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival MV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
In owners' words
Gas door does not open. It is faulty and wonât open when car is locked or unlocked. Unable to open to add fuel to vehicle. It has been giving issues for 3 months. This seems to be a VERY common problem with all KIA Carnivals.
2023 Kia Sedona owner · NHTSA complaint 11595394
More owner reports
Rear automatic door shut on adult even after bumping into the individual. The sensor did not stop the door from closing. This could have caused serious injury, especially if this were to happen to a kid.
NHTSA complaint 11501879
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Kia Sedona reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 100; 100 is average). The best Kia Sedona year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (23%), electrical (12%) and engine (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sedona have?
4 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2023 Kia Sedona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
What Kia Sedona year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2014 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works