The Lemon Index2024 Kia Sedona.
The 2024 Kia Sedona is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 75 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 175, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, and it has 2 recalls. The best Kia Sedona year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 75 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Sedona year. 2024 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 0K to 35K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- 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.
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 59 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Technical operations: ccu fuse open after wiring harness replacement - this pitstop provides
- Technical service bulletin: service action: ecm logic update for dtc p2118 and throttle body…
- Technical service bulletin: service action: psm/ims unit replacement (sa555) - this bulletin…
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 PV Later Release FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Carnival PV FWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
In owners' words
Due to cables being lined in soy in attracts rodents which cause damage to the car. Multiple electric malfunctions from power lift gate to automatic windows. It is a known issue and is very common.
2024 Kia Sedona owner · NHTSA complaint 11713267
More owner reports
Driver side passenger back sliding door will not open or close properly. Door will jam and make a loud noise or will not open when trying to open. Took it the dealership 4 times they replaced the motor but the issue continues.
NHTSA complaint 11724831
Leakage on power steering column, steering little bit hard to handle and some issues while driving at straight line highway,. Heated area, second row seat underneath flooring, electrical issue about seat concerned!
NHTSA complaint 11543884
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Kia Sedona reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.8× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 175; 100 is average). The best Kia Sedona year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2024 Kia Sedona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), engine (11%) and seats (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Sedona have?
2 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2024 Kia Sedona safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 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 2024?
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