repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
2020 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2020 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-399 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Kia Sedona has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
5Structure
3Electrical system
2Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Exterior lighting
1Wheels
1Seats
1Service brakes
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 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
2020 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
2020 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2020 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.
March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor…
Check engine light came on all of a sudden. Smell of exhaust/gas coming from car. Took car to the dealership to get the cause of the check engine light coming on. Dealership said it came back 02 sensor bank 2 and exhaust gasket to header.
Problem: The Vehicle Slows down all of a sudden on the middle of the road from around 70 miles to 10 miles, then slowly drives at 15 or 20 miles speed. Safety Concern: On the Interstate Hwy, this has happened many time. Fortunately without any accidents. Very recently also this happened and I do…
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