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2016 Kia Sedona electrical system problems

The 2016 Kia Sedona has 44 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

44

Electrical System complaints

12%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Sedona electrical system complaints by model year100 complaints2002: 62 complaints2003: 31 complaints2004: 18 complaints2005: 24 complaints2006: 100 complaints2007: 57 complaints2008: 62 complaints2009: 15 complaints2010: 10 complaints2011: 14 complaints2012: 32 complaints2014: 13 complaints2015: 37 complaints2016: 44 complaints2017: 22 complaints2018: 10 complaints2019: 4 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 2 complaints
Sedona electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

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.

18V338000Electrical SystemMay 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.

What owners report

“No lights on the dash, no maintenance or check engine lights. The van began making noises under the hood and then blowing white smoke from the exhaust. The electrical connectors to the fan were melted and hot. To the cooling fan, radiator, etc. The fan connector caused the car to over heat. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 2, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 2016 Kia Sedona electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Kia Sedona electrical system?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 18V338000, 19V109000, 21V725000.

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.