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2015 Kia Sedona problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2015 Kia Sedona sits mid-pack among Sedona years: 177 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 161, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 50 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

177

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

13

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Sedona years?

Sedona NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted579 complaints2002: 328 complaints2003: 214 complaints2004: 226 complaints2005: 272 complaints2006: 579 complaints2007: 234 complaints2008: 246 complaints2009: 75 complaints2010: 49 complaints2011: 87 complaints2012: 146 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 54 complaints2015: 177 complaints2016: 366 complaints2017: 180 complaints2018: 62 complaints2019: 45 complaints2020: 26 complaints2021: 15 complaints
Sedona NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Kia Sedona problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine5028%
Electrical System3721%
Body & Structure1911%
Lighting1710%
Airbags116%
Other106%
Brakes63%
Seats63%
Tires & Wheels53%
Transmission42%
Fuel System32%
Steering21%
Speed Control21%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Driver Assistance11%
Latches & Locks11%
Seat Belts11%
Suspension11%

Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V725000Electrical SystemSeptember 17, 2021 · 88,576 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

19V109000Electrical SystemFebruary 19, 2019 · 94,389 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

18V338000Body & StructureMay 23, 2018 · 106,428 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 6, 2021 · fire

“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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 6, 2021 · fire

“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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 6, 2021 · fire

“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON OR OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR JUST HITTING A BUMP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH NO STREET LIGHTS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW AND IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. MY 2015 SEDONA ONLY HAS 90K MILES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · January 10, 2019

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 10, 2021

2015 Kia Sedona — common questions

Is the 2015 Kia Sedona reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sedona: 177 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2015 Sedona problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (50 complaints), electrical system (37 complaints), body & structure (19 complaints).

Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Kia Sedona. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Kia Sedona years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sedona years to avoid are 2006, 2016, 2002, 2005, 2008. The cleanest record among Sedona years belongs to 2013.

How safe is the 2015 Kia Sedona?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Kia Sedona earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.