2021 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2021 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2021 Kia Sedona has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Kia Sedona recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2021 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2021 Kia Sedona MV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Sedona owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This vehicle is burning oil at an alarming rate. Between oil changes it has lost 4 quarts before. I constantly have to check and add oil and have experienced stuck pistons and rough idle due to the oil not being at a safe level. Kia service advisors have admitted there have been reports of this…
The engine started knocking while I was on [XXX] between mile marker [XXX] and [XXX]. This area is under construction with no shoulders to access and pull over. A shutdown in this situation would surely cause a multi-car accident. There were no warning lamps. Car was towed to Ancira Kia in San…
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