Every 2016 Kia Sedona recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 22V612000
Oct 8, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever and Linkage:Column Shift
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
Full recall details for 22V612000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V725000
Sep 17, 2021Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
- Risk
- A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Full recall details for 21V725000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V109000
Feb 19, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
- 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 crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Full recall details for 19V109000 →Structure · NHTSA 18V338000
May 23, 2018Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
- Risk
- If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
Full recall details for 18V338000 →
2016 Kia Sedona complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Kia Sedona, reporting 10 crashes, 14 fires, 10 injuries, 2 deaths. Kia has issued at least 112 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine147
- Electrical System46
- Exterior Lighting37
- Unknown Or Other32
- Structure25
- Air Bags19
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (35)
- Equipment (28)
- Engine (20)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (11)
- Steering (11)
- Structure (10)
Read Kia Sedona owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Kia Sedona
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Kia Sedona. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The vehicle radiator exploded while driving on the freeway. Towed to mechanic radiator replaced and housing. Problem persosted. With a simple pressure test the coolant in the reservoir began to boil immediately meaning there's a cracked engine block.”
2016 KIA SEDONAAug 20, 2026 · MI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758359
Fire
“While driving car gas tank blew a hole and started on fire. Car then lost power while on fire while I was in traffic, luckily I was able to cut into a parking lot and people that were in traffic with me call 911.”
2016 KIA SEDONAMay 2, 2026 · WI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735273
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while her nephew was driving, the nephew made a left-hand turn, and the vehicle was hit on the front right quarter panel.”
2016 KIA SEDONAJan 8, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709756
Fire
“Complete engine failure while driving with 4 passengers along freeway. Engine began to have a knocking noise, with no warning lights. Engine failed a few miles down the road, and started a small fire in the engine bay. Vehicle is currently under inspection at the dealership.”
2016 KIA SEDONAOct 20, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11694641
Injury reported
“I have a 2016 kia sedona. Engines on the vehicle have been known to be bad and I already had 1 engine replaced under their extended warranty that covers to 150000 miles after a blown head gasket. I got a new engine 11/2024 however car overheats & coolant leak everywhere&bust hoses.”
2016 KIA SEDONAJul 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11673557
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