repaired · 2024 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2018 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2018 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-031 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Kia Sedona has problems
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine5 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Structure
2Wheels
2Exterior lighting
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seats
1010 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 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 · 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
2018 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
2018 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2018 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.
2018 Kia Sedona lx stalled while my wife was driving on the highway. No warning lights were on until the vehicle lost all power. Luckily my wife was able to pull the car safely to the side. The vehicle only has 36960 miles. Brought vehicle to the dealer and they said engine was seized. That Kia…
The vehicle is a 2018 Kia Sedona with approximately 122,000 miles that experienced a catastrophic engine failure resulting in complete engine seizure. The failure has been identified by an independent mechanic as a rod bearing issue. The engine remains intact and is available for inspection upon…
While driving under normal conditions and normal operation, the engine lost power, began using excessive fuel, the inside of the vehicle smelled like fuel and white smoke began pouring out of the exhaust.
Own a 2018 Sedona?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.