repaired · 2024 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2017 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 2017 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 September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Kia Sedona has problems
134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
60Engine3 crash/fire/injury
23Electrical system
15Structure3 crash/fire/injury
13Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
11Exterior lighting
4Visibility/wiper
4Power train
4Service brakes
3Latches/locks/linkages
1912 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 3 |
| Air bags | 13 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 19 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 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.
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2017 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
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
on 8/6/26 my wife was driving home when the Sedona Van began emitting white smoke and started making a whining noise. Little did we know the head bolts had pulled out of the engine causing the head gasket to blow and coolant to leak and total engine failure. Safety risk was engine could have seized…
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact mention he pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle and when he lifted the hood of the vehicle, he…
Same defect on NHTSA (Investigation PE23-019) my vehicle is 1 month outside of the manufacturing date listed, having the same issues, but they will not cover it-even though the same engine is in it. KIA bulletin WTY039 Vehicle is overheating, coolant is bubbling
Own a 2017 Sedona?
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