2015 KIA Sedona

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/28/2019· STRUCTURE

  REAR SLIDING DOORS DO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT THEM IS TO MANUALLY PUSH IT CLOSED.

• 12/24/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  MY HEAD LIGHTS BLINKED THREE TIMES THEN WENT OUT ON LOW SETTING, HIGH BEAMS WORK ONLY. BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND AFTER ABOUT A MONTH THEY BLINK AND THEN GO OUT- THIS HAS HAPPENED EACH TIME WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME ON WAY HOME FROM WORK WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. ESPECIALLY WHEN SEEING HOW MANY FORUMS ARE ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH KIAS. ALL TIMES I HAVE BEEN ON BACK COUNTRY ROADS GOING HOME FROM WORK AT 11 PM.

• 12/17/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TAKATA RECALL SLIDING DOORS DO NOT PROPERLY CLOSE ALL THE TIME AND CAN POP OPEN WHILE DRIVING. SO I HAVE TO GET OUT AND CLOSE THE DOOR BY HAND. THIS HAS HAPPEND ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2016. THE KIA DEALERSHIP I WENT TO SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT STILL HAD ISSUES AFTER THAT.

• 12/16/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  FOR ABOUT 6 WKS NOW WHILE DRIVING SPECIALLY AT NIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS WILL RANDOMLY FLICKER OFF AND ON, AND THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS JUST TURN OFF AND STAY OFF. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED.

• 12/10/2021· AIR BAGS

  2015 Kia Sedona driver's side airbag light is on intermittently. Dealer states airbag under seat is malfunctioning and cost to replace is greater than $1000. Vehicle has not been involved in an accident and this is original equipment. This is a safety risk because the airbag may not function properly in the event of a crash.

• 12/01/2023· ENGINE

  Engine failed at 93k miles. Engine burnt off all oil, even though it had engine oil changed 1,000 miles ago. Sensors did not activate to display error engine codes on the dash. Verified by independent mechanic. Kia Dealership said it was owners failure for not keeping oil in engine. Refused to replace engine. Powertrain is not under warranty as second owner.

• 11/28/2020· ENGINE

  DIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT OF NOWHERE.

• 11/25/2022· ENGINE

  My car a kia sedona, 2015, 85000 miles, was inspected by Matthews Kia on 10/7. It was RECOMMENDED that I have spark plugs and coils replaced. I was NOT told of the consequences or the urgency of this repair if I declined this repair. The check engine light was not on and it was running fine! THEY LET ME DRIVE IT HOME WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. I went to bring it to a mechanic on 11/8 to have a second opinion and have the work done if they agreed with the diagnosis. That is when I was told it was a blown head gasket and the mechanic said there was nothing I did to cause this, I was able to drive it home, but i drove it directly to the dealership. They are supposed to last the lifetime of the car. It is only when I drove it 1 MILE from that mechanic to kia when it started to overheat, and The check engine light came on. When Kia inspected it and confirmed it was a blown head gasket and quoted me for a new engine. My safety was at risk because I have 2 children and when the engine went that is when the engine light came on and we almost got into an accident because I lost power.

• 11/23/2020· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  OUR 2015 KIA SECOND MINIVAN OVERHEATED REPEATEDLY IN 2020 FOR UNKNOWN REASONS RESULTING IN A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VALUE. AFTER LEAVING A HIGHWAY, THE MINIVAN OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN A BLINKING ENGINE LIGHT. IT WAS QUICKLY PARKED AND LATER DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION AT NORMAL TEMPERATURES, IT BEGAN TO MISFIRE. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED PRIOR TO OR DURING THESE MISFIRES. NONETHELESS, WE HAD THE STARTER COILS REPLACED BASED ON A REPAIR CODE. AFTER ANOTHER PERIOD OF NORMAL OPERATION, IT AGAIN BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND OVERHEATED WITHOUT TRIGGERING ANY WARNING LIGHTS. WE DROVE IT IMMEDIATELY TO OUR MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. A KIA DEALER TO WHICH WE TOWED THE CAR CONFIRMED THIS ASSESSMENT AND REPORTED IT NEEDED A $6K NEW ENGINE THAT WOULD COST $3K TO INSTALL. (NEITHER WE NOR OUR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC COULD LOCATE A USED ENGINE FOR LESS THAN $4K.) IN ITS CURRENT STATE, THE DEALER ESTIMATES THAT THE 5 YEAR OLD MINIVAN'S TRADE-IN VALUE IS $500. KIA REGIONAL IS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT A REPLACEMENT ENGINE IS AVAILABLE AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT IT IS REMANUFACTURING THESE ENGINES AND MAY NEED TO WAIT FOR PARTS TO BE CREATED AND SHIPPED FROM SOUTH KOREA. THE 2015 SEDONA ENGINE IS OF THE SAME TYPE (KIA LAMBDA II 3.3L V6 GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION) INCLUDED IN VEHICLES THAT WERE THE SUBJECT OF THE RECENT ENGINE FIRE LAWSUIT (ANDREA SMOLEK V. HYUNDAI MOTORS AMERICA AND KIA MOTORS AMERICA). HOWEVER, THE SEDONA WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT OF THAT CASE OR THE RELATED RECALL.

• 11/20/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire

  Vehicle was parked in garage and caught on fire. Garage, vehicle, and all contents were a complete loss. Total loss of garage and property excluding the vehicle is around $75,000.

• 11/18/2024· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Rod failure, was told there was fuel mixing with the oil and caused the oil to break down and cause complete engine failure while driving down the highway with my kids. Kia will not do anything about it. How can this be right. I know a lot of people with the same issues.

• 11/12/2018· STRUCTURE

  NEITHER OF THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL FULLY CLOSE WHEN ENGAGED OR ACTIVATED BY USING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSURES. YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PRESS THE REAR OF THE DOORS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO ENGAGE THE LOCKING MECHANISMS.

• 11/11/2018· AIR BAGS

  AIRBAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON. IT HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.

• 11/09/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  BLINKER MALFUNCTION. WHEN BLINKER SWITCH TO LEFT TURN INDICATOR, IT WILL INTERMITTENTLY FLASH TO THE RIGHT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND STOPPED. THIS HAS NUMEROUSLY TIMES CAUSED PEOPLE AROUND ME TO MOVE IN WRONG DIRECTION. IT IS COMMONLY REPORTED ONLINE. PLEASE FORCE RECALL.

• 11/09/2015· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  THE ENGINE STOPPED AFTER DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL BUMP AT THE PARK LOT (LOW SPEED), ACCOMPANIED BY STEERING WHEEL LOCKING BY ITSELF. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT DIDN'T WORK. JUMP START WAS ALSO UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEARBY DEALERSHIP. AFTER DAYS OF WAITING, I WAS TOLD PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DIAGNOSED BUT THEY OFFER TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER. NOW I AM WAITING FOR THEIR NEW RESULT.

• 11/07/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire

  The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, it would not start. The contact was able to change the battery and the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and while the vehicle was at the dealer, it caught on fire. The dealer stated that the vehicle had a short circuit that caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 80,000.

• 11/04/2018· ENGINE

  ON 9/4/18, WHILE DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY I NOTICED MY CAR WAS SLUGGISH & MAKING A NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. I THOUGHT IT WAS MY MUFFLER BECAUSE I DIDNT HAVE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON MY DASHBOARD TO INDICATE A MAJOR PROBLEM. AS I EXITED THE PARKWAY, MY CAR STALLED & I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO START IT A COUPLE MORE TIMES BEFORE IT DIED FOR GOOD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEPTUNE NJ KIA WHERE WE AUTHORIZED A $400 PARTIAL TEAR DOWN OF THE ENGINE WHICH WE THOUGHT WAS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BUT IT WAS ONLY TO TAKE SOME PICTURES OF THE ENGINE & OIL FILTER FOR THE WARRANTY DEPT. WE WERE THEN ASKED TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE RECORDS WHICH WE COULDN'T SINCE MY HUSBAND DID THE MAJORITY OF WORK & WE DIDN'T THINK TO KEEP RECEIPTS BEING THAT WE'D NEVER BEEN IN THIS SITUATION WITH OUR OTHER CARS. WE'VE BEEN FIGHTING THIS FOR A COUPLE MONTHS NOW BUT OUR WARRANTY HAS BEEN DENIED FOR "LACK OF MAINTENANCE" AS THEY STATED WE HAVE SLUDGE IN OUR ENGINE. HOWEVER, THIS PROBLEM IS BIGGER THAN MY LACK OF RECEIPTS. LACK OF RECEIPTS DOESN'T MEAN LACK OF MAINTENANCE! KIA HAS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THEIR ENGINES AND THEY'RE USING THIS TECHNICALITY AS A WAY TO DENY COVERAGE EVEN THOUGH THEIR OWN 2015 WARRANTY MANUAL STATES "WARRANTY COVERAGE WILL NOT BE DENIED SOLELY BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECORD OF MAINTENANCE. HOWEVER, FAILURES CAUSED BY LACK OF REQUIRED MAINTENANCE ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY." WHERE'S THE PROOF WE DID ANYTHING WRONG? TO THIS DAY THEY STILL "DONT KNOW" WHAT WENT WRONG WITH MY CAR AS THERE WERE NO FAULT CODES PULLED FROM MY ECU & A FULL ENGINE TEAR DOWN WAS NOT DONE. ALSO, THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE NOW OUT OF $7K LONG BLOCKS FOR MY CAR WONDER WHY? AND TOLD ME I'D HAVE TO GO WITH A SHORT BLOCK AT A COST OF $17K (EXTRA PARTS & LABOR REQUIRED) OR FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET AN ENGINE ON MY OWN. THIS IS HAPPENING TO TOO MANY PEOPLE & NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!

• 10/30/2025· ENGINE

  Van was well cared for. Engine failure occurred while on interstate, causing immediate high-pitched squealing. Problem with 2015 models seems to be known to Kia, and they told us we'd have to replace the engine entirely. No warnings, messages, or symptoms prior to or following failure. Still turns on but afraid to hurt engine further while driving with the terrible noise. We are crushed that such a good vehicle, having been well taken care of and serviced, should have such a distinct, unavoidable, and irreversible loss. Grateful that we were able to pull over, despite the numerous cars surrounding us, and to be safely towed. Won't trust Kia the same way in the future.

• 10/25/2017· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER NOTICED AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ORLANDO KIA WEST (3407 W COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32808) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

• 10/24/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Complete engine failure, knocking like crazy, fuel smell in the oil, The shop said the fuel in the oil broke it down and allowed the motor to fail. We were driving down the highway when it happened with family and kids which was not safe at all. No warning message at all, no check engine light, the shop has inspected and said it’s failed. The kia dealership has said many of the Kia’s have been recalled for engine failure but not ours? But others with the same motor have been.

• 10/24/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINEFire

  The car odometer was about 120,000 highway miles. After run with the cruise control for about a 386 miles I stop the car in Angola service station and been there for about 12 minutes with the car off the car got on fire. The electric system shut down immediately and the hood didn't open at all, rear doors didn't open electrical way just manually and the back door get completely sealed.

• 10/17/2022· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  There is a strong gasoline smell inside and outside of the vehicle. This is a fire risk and breathing hazard. I took the vehicle to a mechanic to be diagnosed/repaired on 10/13/2022. The mechanic confirmed there was a leak and stated that he had never seen a leak in this area of the vehicle before. He stated based on where it was that he believes it is a manufacturer defect. The fuel line was replaced at the cost of $699.16. However, the gasoline smell inside and outside of the vehicle remains. I contacted Kia Customer Service on 10/17/2022 and they said there were no recalls associated with this issue and I was on my own for getting it repaired. There have been no warning lights/indications related to this ongoing safety issue. A recall was issued for the 2011-2012 Kia Sedona for the same reason. In that recall (SC188), the fuel rails are to be replaced.

• 10/16/2025· ENGINE

  Engine burned up all oil. No check engine lights. No active leaks confirmed by dealership. Engine is now damaged

• 10/14/2024· FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  When driving on freeways and using my cruise control….. If I need to use my brakes to disengage cruise control when traffic slows and then use the “resume” feature on the C.C. my vehicle continues to accelerate until I shut the cruise off and reset it. If I am resuming to say 65 MPH I can reach 85 MPH in a couple seconds. This happens more than 50 % of the times I use my C.C. As I continue to age and my reflexes slow, this issue becomes a safety issue for me.

• 10/08/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT PROPERLY CLOSE ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TO CLOSE THE DOOR BY HAND. I'VE BROUGHT THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT IT ISN'T.

• 10/08/2019· STRUCTURE

  SOMETIMES, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. IT MAKES A GRINDING / CLICKING SOUND AND THEN OPENS BACK UP AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY IN PARK.

• 10/07/2024· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I got an oil leak and it was covered but it caused a coolant leak and the dealership wants to charge me for this when it should be covered . Also I went a couple of times for my door coming open while I am driving and they didn’t fix it .

• 09/30/2020· STRUCTURE

  ON 2015 MODEL KIA SEDONAS THE SLIDING DOOR MOTORS MAY BECOME FAULTY AND CAUSE THE SLIDING DOORS TO NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. WHEN YOU PUSH THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT GETS ALMOST CLOSED AND THEN MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A BEEP IN THE CABIN AND A NOTIFICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LETTING YOU KNOW THAT THE DOOR DID NOT FULLY CLOSE. IF YOU DRIVE WITH THE DOOR IN THIS STATE IT IS NOT FULLY LATCHED AND PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING OR IN THE CASE OF IMPACT. THE TSB IS ATTACHED TO THIS CASE.

• 09/30/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  WHEN IN MOTION, AT TIMES, WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS CLICKED INTO PLACE TO INDICATE A LEFT TURN OR MOVEMENT TO THE LEFT LANE, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WILL BLINK INSTEAD. THIS CAUSES VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS

• 09/30/2018· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

  I DROVE THE VAN IN THE MORNING AND ALL WAS WELL. STOPPED AT A GROCERY STORE AND WHEN I STARTED IT UP IN THE AFTERNOON THE STABILITY CONTROL SENSOR AND THE ANTI LOCK SENSOR STAYED ON ALL THE TIME. GOT HOME, TURNED THE VAN OFF THEN ON AGAIN AND THE SENSOR WARNING LIGHTS DIDN'T REBOOT. DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT WILL TAKE TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS.

• 09/29/2025· ENGINE

  The car has 107,000 miles, and one day while driving, the coolant temperature suddenly spiked. I scheduled an appointment at Kia service (Glassman Kia Michigan), and the available appointment was in four weeks. The local mechanic checked the water pump and, after removing it, determined it was good, but he installed an aftermarket gasket because that's the only one available in local stores. At Kia, they replaced the pump with a new one, but the overheating problem persisted. After the car spent five weeks at the service center, they determined it was the head gasket. They offered me an engine replacement (costing $10,000). They never contacted Kia headquarters about a warranty replacement. Engines in 2015-16 Kia Sedonas have head gasket problems, and apparently, this is covered for 150,000 miles. Why do I have to pay for engine replacement?

• 09/27/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  BOTH SLIDING DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY...MAKING A LIT OF GRINDING NOISE..

• 09/24/2023· STEERING,ENGINEFire

  Engine rod failed, puncturing the engine causing oil to spill, resulting in the car catching on fire while driving.

• 09/14/2023· ENGINE

  My 2015 Kia Sedona with only 115K miles started making a loud clunking noise with no notice. It drove fine with no lights indicating issues or noises. I went to start the van again in the afternoon and immediately shut it off because I knew something was wrong. The van was towed to the mechanic and I was told I needed an engine replacement. They said something was wrong with either the valve train or rod and there was metallic and bearing debris in the oil. We've always maintained excellent care and routine oil changes.

• 09/14/2020· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  WE HAVE HAD OUR 2015 KIA SEDONA MINIVAN FOR ABOUT ALMOST 3 YEARS NOW. WE WENT IN TO OUR LOCAL KIA DEALER SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WASN'T CENTERING CORRECTLY, SO THEY GAVE US A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. SHORTLY AFTER WE REALIZED THE ALIGNMENT DID NOT HELP AND IT WAS THE TIRES WITH THE MAIN PROBLEM. THE REASON I MENTIONED ALL OF THAT IS BECAUSE SHORTLY AFTER, OUR TURN SIGNAL STARTED ACTING STRANGELY. WHENEVER WE PUSHED IT IN EITHER DIRECTION WITH THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SETTING ON, IT AUTOMATICALLY TURNED ON THE PARKING LIGHTS (EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT). SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT DO IT WHEN YOU USED THE TURN SIGNAL, BUT WHEN YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AROUND AND TURNED OFF THE TURN SIGNAL AND THE PARKING LIGHTS SYMBOL WOULD POP UP ON THE SCREEN. EVER SINCE WE GOT THE TIRES REPLACED AND THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, OUR TURN SIGNAL SEEMED TO HAVE MUCH LESS OF A DURATION WHEN TAKING TURNS. RIGHT WHEN YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO ITS NORMAL POSITION IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING THE TURN IT STARTS TO SHUT OFF. WE TRIED TO BE MORE GENTLE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL AND STEERING WHEEL AND IT IMPROVED A LITTLE BIT, BUT THE PARKING LIGHTS WERE STILL POPPING ON ONCE IN A WHILE. A FEW MONTHS AGO WE FINALLY DECIDED TO FULLY SHUT OFF THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS AND JUST DO IT MANUALLY. WE FEEL MORE SECURE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS ON FOR SAFETY REASONS BUT WITH THE WHOLE PARKING LIGHT GLITCH IT DOESN'T MAKE IT ANY SAFER. ALSO TODAY WE RECENTLY TESTED THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS AGAIN. WE PARKED IT INSIDE THE GARAGE AND LOCKED IT UP CAR. WHEN WE WENT OUT TO THROW OUT THE TRASH, THE PARKING LIGHTS WERE MYSTERIOUSLY ON AND THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH WAS ON AND THE VAN WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND OFF.

• 09/09/2021· LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  2015 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE POWER SLDING DOOR LATCHING FAILURE REPAIRS.

• 09/07/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATES THE RIGHT SIDE LIGHTS WHEN PRESSED. OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT ACTIVATE THE LIGHT AT ALL. IN EITHER CASE, THE SIGNAL ARM MUST BE GIGGLED BACK AND FORTH TO GET IT TO ACTIVATE CORRECTLY.

• 09/04/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the thermostat gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty because the mileage was over the limit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000. The VIN was unavailable.

• 09/03/2015· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE AND REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

• 08/31/2018· STRUCTURE

  WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES THE DOOR MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE SENSOR WONT REGISTER THAT IT IS CLOSED. THE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON INSIDE BECAUSE THE DOOR IS STILL "OPEN" EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS CLOSED. YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE BACK OF THE DOOR UNTIL YOU HEAR A CLICK, WHICH I ASSUME OF A LATCH ENGAGING. OR YOU CAN TURN THE POWER DOOR OFF AND CLOSE IT MANUALLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON CONSISTENTLY FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW.

• 08/27/2017· AIR BAGS

  AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND WONT GO OFF. IT USED TO COME ON OCCASIONALLY BUT IT JUST STARTED TO BE ON CONSTANTLY RECENTLY. ALSO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS STUCK ON. ITS SUPPOSED TO LIGHT UP OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SEATED. NOW THE SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHES AS IF SOMEONE IS SEATED THERE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK.

• 08/24/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  VERY OFTEN WHEN I PULL DOWN ON LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE RIGHT SIDE BLINKS INSTEAD. SIGNALED LEFT LAST WEEK STARTED TO TURN LEFT AND A CAR ALMOST HIT ME PASSING ON MY LEFT. I TRY TO BE ALERT TO THE PROBLEM BUT SOMETIMES I FORGET. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER KIA SEDONA OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS.

• 08/22/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire

  Spontaneously combusted, caught on fire and my family had to evacuate before they burned to death

• 08/17/2017· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  REAR WINDOW BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING THE TRAILER HITCH OFF THE CAR MY FACE WAS INCHES FROM THE GLASS.NOTHING CAUSED THIS,IT BROKE ON ITS OWN.I BELIEVE KIA IS TRYING TO COVER UP THE PROBLEM

• 08/16/2024· ENGINE

  While driving through an intersection with my family in the car, the engine suddenly failed without warning, leaving us stranded in a dangerous situation with incoming traffic. The engine began smoking, shaking violently, and emitting a strong odor, making the vehicle undrivable. We also received a notification to have the engine checked, and the check engine light was blinking. The vehicle is currently at a dealership in Belvidere, IL. KIA informed us that our VIN is not included in any existing recalls or lawsuits. This situation has caused significant hardship, as we now have no car to drive for work or daily activities.

• 08/09/2018· STRUCTURE

  THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO LOCK PROPERLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THIS MEANS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT SECURED EFFECTIVELY. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT THE DOOR IS NOT SECURE. THE ONLY SIGN IS THAT A GRINDING/RUBBING NOISE IS MADE DURING THE CLOSING PROCESS AND THAT IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE DOOR IS VISIBLY NOT CLOSED WHEN VIEWED FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

• 08/04/2023· ENGINE

  I was driving down the freeway at 65mph when the engine died. Had to pull over in side of freeway. No previous problems or check engine lights. Regular maintenance has been done on the van. The 3.3L engine died without warning.

• 08/04/2023· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH she had observed that the temperature gauge needle was in the "red" zone. The contact pulled over and let the vehicle cool down. The contact later drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and found that the "relay" switch needed to be replaced. The mechanic also observed an engine oil leak and noticed that the head gasket had been blown and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic noticed that the bolts that secured the head gasket were improperly torqued down and had damaged the head and needed to be re-threaded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

• 08/04/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS OUR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BEGAN ACTING UP. YOU WOULD TURN IT ON, AND IT WOULD EITHER SHOW NOTHING, OR SHOW THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON. YOU WOULD HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO WORK CORRECTLY. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW SWITCH. WE HAVE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLES OVER THE PAST 35 YEARS AND NONE OF THEM HAD THIS ISSUE, AND MANY WERE DRIVEN NEARLY 200,000 MILES OR MORE. THIS ALL OCCURRED WHILE NORMAL OPERATION/DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE.

• 07/30/2024· ENGINE

  Engine popped started to shake would not go over 2000 rpm. Pulled over and had car towed home.