The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sedona · 2025
2025 Kia Sedona. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 34 / 31 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
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 3,300 and 37,700 miles. Median 13,000, from 6 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 | 67% |
| Engine | 12% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 6% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 4% |
| Lights | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
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.
Manufacturer communications 48
Kia filed 48 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Technical operations: ccu fuse open after wiring harness replacement - this pitstop provides
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: CCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA593) - This bulletin…
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2501) - This document is the announcement
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival PV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Carnival HEV 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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