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2014 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2014 Kia Sedona, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-389 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Kia Sedona has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
9Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Structure
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Service brakes
2Visibility
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2014 Kia Sedona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Sedona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2014 Kia Sedona VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Kia Sedona, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Intermittent brake light reporting since November and repaired for leaking Fluid. December it continued and been leaking brake fluid. 3 seperate repair companies assessed and found the same issue that the brake module needs to be replaced and electrical compromised. The vehicle is currently at the…
TWO ISSUES: 1. Latch on rear hatch back 2. Buttons on ceiling for side doors became inoperative Problems started after my first recall, but these were sporadic, so it was easy to dismiss it because the dealer was cooperative and professional. But now, I noticed there are no recalls other than…
Had anti-theft software installed. Campaign cs2308a by dealership. After install, console buttons for power sliding rear doors don't work. Dealership had vehicle for 5 days and couldn't find fix. Recall campaign is a joke. Causes more problems than fixing issue of thief.
Own a 2014 Sedona?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.