repaired · 2024 Q3
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
2016 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 297 owner complaints about the 2016 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-725 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Kia Sedona has problems
297 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
148Engine14 crash/fire/injury
46Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
37Exterior lighting4 crash/fire/injury
25Structure2 crash/fire/injury
19Air bags
13Power train
9Fuel/propulsion system
8Seat belts
7Service brakes
3915 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 148 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 37 | 4 |
| Structure | 25 | 2 |
| Air bags | 19 | 3 |
| Power train | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 39 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
88kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 engine complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 34% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
3under 30k miles12under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
18 owners mentioned a cost$7,628median
Middle half: $3,125 – $9,753
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 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
2016 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2016 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 (13.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Kia Sedona, and the recalls they led to.
- 3.3L Engine Loss of Motive Power (LOMP)No recall
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In January 2026, I brought my vehicle to a Kia dealership specifically complaining that it was "burning oil." The dealership documented this exact complaint on the invoice, but only repaired external leaks. They failed to perform an oil consumption test, failed to diagnose the internal burning…
While driving my van I had stopped to put car in reverse to park and as I was putting van back into drive to finish parking the engine quit, I was unable to restart the vehicle, just a click sound. All the lights doors everything electric worked, still purchased a new battery in case that was the…
The vehicle radiator exploded while driving on the freeway. Towed to mechanic radiator replaced and housing. Problem persosted. With a simple pressure test the coolant in the reservoir began to boil immediately meaning there's a cracked engine block.
Own a 2016 Sedona?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.