Model year record

2015 Kia Sedona recalls & problems

The 2015 Kia Sedona has 3 safety recalls and 140 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (51 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints140filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 9reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2015 Kia Sedona in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 17, 2021

Software

Recall 21V72500088,576 vehicles

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.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Electrical systemFeb 19, 2019

Wiring

Recall 19V10900094,389 vehicles

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.

Electrical systemMay 23, 2018

Software

Recall 18V338000106,428 vehicles

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.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Structure › Body › Door

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Kia Sedona VAN FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	13%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2015 Kia Sedona NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2015 Kia Sedona NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Sedona SX

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Sedona

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Sedona SXL

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine	51	0	4	0	82,000 mi
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery	37	0	3	0	55,000 mi
StructureBody	19	0	1	0	40,000 mi
Exterior lightingTurn signal	17	0	0	0	48,725 mi
Unknown or other	12	0	3	0	—
Air bags	11	0	0	1	65,000 mi
Service brakes	6	2	0	0	15,627 mi
Seats	6	0	1	1	—
Power train	4	0	0	0	80,000 mi
Wheels	3	0	0	0	41,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	0	0	0	—
Steering	2	0	2	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
Oil consumption is an abnormal rate. Oil needs to be refilled almost every week, and the leak has caused deterioration of spark plugs.
Jul 3, 2002
Unknown or other
Vehicle was stolen by hotwiring without alarm or security system triggered
Aug 3, 2026
Unknown or other
Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.
Aug 2, 2026
Engine
The check engine light illuminated with diagnostic code P0018 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, Bank 2), first recorded on a scan XXX. The vehicle was taken to a franchised Kia dealership in [XXX] on XXX at 88,719 miles. The dealer performed an engine teardown and provided a written diagnosis on XXX: metal debris on the exhaust camshaft position sensor, damaged camshaft phasers, a sheared camshaft pin, and metal contamination throughout the engine. The dealer states the engine requires either a major timing-system repair or complete engine replacement. This failure mode can cause sudden loss of motive power while driving. There was no crash, no injury, and no fire. The engine…
Jul 30, 2026
EngineFire
Was driving down the road with zero issues known, no check engine light, and only 114K miles. There was a sudden noise that was quiet so I turned down the radio, and then within 2 seconds or so a loud bang occurred, followed by a lot of smoke. I looked in the side mirrors and noted flames coming from underneath the van. Pulled over and got my family out.
Jul 10, 2026
Structure › Body
Right side sliding became stuck in closed position. Door was not openable by inside nor outside door handles. Not openable by automatic means such as push button. This situation slowed egress and could be a safety issue during emergency evacuation. During repair, KIA mechanics informed me that the forward latch (not the rear latch) of the sliding door was mechanically locked in closed position. The latch had to be destroyed from inside of vehicle to release latch to open door to be able to repair.
Apr 15, 2026
Electrical system
Our 2015 Kia Sedona VIN [XXX] developed CAN Bus fault codes U0001 U0100 U0101 rendering it completely undrivable following an incomplete warranty extension repair under WTY019 by Kia of Des Moines on [XXX] RO# [XXX]. The power sliding doors have been a persistent safety concern. The incomplete warranty extension repair left the sliding door not closing properly creating a safety hazard. The vehicle subsequently developed CAN Bus communication faults making it completely undrivable. After 28 days at Kia of Des Moines from May 4 to June 1 2026 under RO# [XXX] the CAN Bus fault was never diagnosed or addressed. The power sliding door still does not function after two warranty extension…
Jun 2, 2026
Power train
My Husband was driving my van with me and my 2 children inside the vehicle and the vehicle lost all power and stalled in the middle of the road and would not restart there was no warning light no noise from the motor or anything. The problem has been confirmed by a independent garage and a Kia dealer this happened on 12/20/25
Dec 20, 2025

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.