Kia Sedona years to avoid
The Kia Sedona years to avoid are 2006, 2016, 2002, 2005, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2013 is the cleanest year on record.
3,408
Total complaints
23
Recall campaigns
2002–2021
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sedona years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 579 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 376 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 328 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 272 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 246 |
Every Sedona year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 46 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 64 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 183 | 4 | |
| 2016avoid | 376 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 181 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 54 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 147 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 88 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 49 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 76 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 246 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 237 | 6 | |
| 2006avoid | 579 | 7 | |
| 2005avoid | 272 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 226 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 214 | 4 | |
| 2002avoid | 328 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Sedona years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sedona years to avoid are 2006, 2016, 2002, 2005, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2013.
What is the best year for the Kia Sedona?
By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sedona years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Sedona have?
Across all model years, the Sedona has 23 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,408 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.