The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 150 of 297 complaints (51%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 140 in 2015 to 297 in 2016.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 297
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,950–$3,300
- Combined MPG
- 19–21
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 20 | 19–21 | 19–21 | 19–21 | 19–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17 / 23 | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | 17–18 / 22–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 457 | 433–476 | 433–476 | 433–476 | 433–476 | |
| Complaints filed | 39 | 140 | 297 | 134 | 49 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 5 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Sedona have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Kia Sedona?
Engine: 150 of 297 NHTSA complaints (51%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Kia Sedona get?
EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Kia Sedona?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 443 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 433 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 476 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 46 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 24 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 36 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 39 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | 34 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
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.
- Consequence
- 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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.
- Consequence
- 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.