The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sedona · 2024
2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
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 500 and 35,800 miles. Median 7,000, from 7 complaints with a mileage.
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 | 23% |
| Engine | 11% |
| Seats | 9% |
| Steering | 9% |
| Body structure | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
26V232000 Apr 2026 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Defect. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
24V025000 Jan 2024 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars
Defect. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk. A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Manufacturer communications 59
Kia filed 59 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Carnival PV FWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard |
Nearby model years
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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