Is the Kia Sedona Reliable?

20152021 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

59/ 100Fair
17
Total Recalls
637
Owner Complaints
29
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths

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Kia Sedona Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202108
92
Excellent
2020119
76
Good
2019232
58
Fair
2018344
55
Fair
20174124
45
Fair
20164277
30
Poor
20153133
54
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Sedona Compares to Similar Vehicles

Kia Sedona59/100
Minivan Category Average71/100

The Sedona scores 12 points below the average minivan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Kia Sedona Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
209
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
48
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
48
STRUCTURE
45
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
40
AIR BAGS
27

Based on 637 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sedona reliable?+

The Kia Sedona scores 59/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 17 recall campaigns and 637 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Sedona is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Sedona achieved the highest reliability score of 92/100 with 0 recalls and 8 complaints.

How many miles does a Sedona last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Kia Sedona owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Sedona will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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