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2016 Kia Sedona engine problems

The 2016 Kia Sedona has 149 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

149

Engine complaints

41%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. WE CONTACTED KIA MOTORS REGARDING THIS. IT TOOK THEM WEEKS BEFORE THEY SENT OUT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. UPON INCEPTION OF THE VEHICLE THEY SIMPLY DENIED THAT THE ENGINE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY PARTS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 13, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA has 149 complaints about the 2016 Kia Sedona engine — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.