Kia

Sedona

Minivan - 2WD · model years 2010 to 2021

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The verdict

Best year: 2021. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 46; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2016. complaints: 285, about 6.2x this model's typical 46; recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Kia Sedona
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	1Gas	19	250	$3,300	5	32	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, SERVICE BRAKES 14%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%
complaints: 32, below this model's typical 46 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	1Gas	21	271	$2,950	6	62	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 13%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 62, above this model's typical 46 recalls: 6, about 2x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 38 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	1Gas	21	271	$2,950	5	106	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, ENGINE 12%, STRUCTURE 12%
complaints: 106, about 2.3x this model's typical 46 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	1Gas	20	269	$3,100	1	38	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, ENGINE 15%
complaints: 38, below this model's typical 46 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	1Gas	20	276	$3,100	3	134	0	ENGINE 27%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, STRUCTURE 10%
complaints: 134, about 2.9x this model's typical 46 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Gas	20	276	$3,100	4	285	1	ENGINE 39%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 285, about 6.2x this model's typical 46 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	1Gas	20	276	$3,100	4	130	0	ENGINE 33%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 130, about 2.8x this model's typical 46 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 Score: 13 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	1Gas	20	276	$3,100	3	46	0	ENGINE 32%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 46, in line with this model's typical 46 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	1Gas	21	276	$2,950	2	34	0	ENGINE 21%, STRUCTURE 19%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 34, below this model's typical 46 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Gas	21	276	$2,950	1	20	0	ENGINE 19%, STRUCTURE 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 46 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 Score: 86 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Gas	21	276	$2,950	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 46 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19 to 2021: 21

Owner complaints2010: 32 to 2021: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Kia Sedona to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.