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2015 Kia Sedona Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Kia Sedona has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 140 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kia dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Kia Sedona, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Kia Sedona owner complaints

Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Sedona, describing incidents dated November 10, 2014 to August 3, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 53 complaints
Electrical System 37 complaints
Structure 19 complaints
Exterior Lighting 17 complaints
Unknown or Other 12 complaints
Air Bags 11 complaints

Of the 140 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 140 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11773343 · Filed October 23, 2026
Oil consumption is an abnormal rate. Oil needs to be refilled almost every week, and the leak has caused deterioration of spark plugs.
ODI #11768029 · Filed September 30, 2026
Vehicle was stolen by hotwiring without alarm or security system triggered
ODI #11759647 · Filed August 26, 2026
Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.

Read all 140 complaints

Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction

NHTSA #21V725000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice

Reported September 17, 2021 · Kia Motors America

Potentially affected: 88,576 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kia campaign SC217 · Owners notified November 12, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Occupant Detection System Wire Harness May Break

NHTSA #19V109000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported February 19, 2019 · Kia Motors America

Potentially affected: 94,389 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kia campaign SC175 · Owners notified March 19, 2019 · Vehicles built July 29, 2014 – July 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse

NHTSA #18V338000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice

Reported May 23, 2018 · Kia Motors America

Potentially affected: 106,428 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kia campaign SC164 · Owners notified June 18, 2018 · Vehicles built July 21, 2014 – December 6, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 Kia Sedona VAN FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

13% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning (Optional)

140 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Kia Sedona.

Engine

ODI #11773343

Filed: October 23, 2026

Oil consumption is an abnormal rate. Oil needs to be refilled almost every week, and the leak has caused deterioration of spark plugs.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11768029

Incident: August 3, 2026 · Filed: September 30, 2026

Vehicle was stolen by hotwiring without alarm or security system triggered

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11759647

Incident: August 2, 2026 · Filed: August 26, 2026

Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.

Engine

ODI #11755079

Incident: July 30, 2026 · Filed: August 5, 2026

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 remains disassembled at the dealership and is available for inspection upon request. The problem was confirmed by a franchised Kia dealer in writing. NHTSA previously examined loss of motive power in this 3.3L V6 engine family in PE23-019, which named 2015-2021 Kia Sedona vehicles with 3.3L engines as peer vehicles. Warning prior to failure: check engine light only. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine

ODI #11749889

Fire

Incident: July 10, 2026 · Filed: July 12, 2026

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.

Structure

ODI #11743899

Incident: April 15, 2026 · Filed: June 13, 2026

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.

Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine

ODI #11741708

Incident: June 2, 2026 · Filed: June 3, 2026

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 repairs. Upon retrieval June 1 2026 the vehicle continues to exhibit active CAN Bus warnings BDS warning lights flickering humming sound and rough driving. We believe the sliding door safety issues and CAN Bus failure are directly connected and represent a safety concern for other 2015-2017 Kia Sedona owners. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Power Train

ODI #11712246

Incident: December 20, 2025 · Filed: January 20, 2026

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

Engine

ODI #11696575

Incident: July 10, 2025 · Filed: October 30, 2025

Van was well cared for. Engine failure occurred while on interstate, causing immediate high-pitched squealing. Problem with 2015 models seems to be known to Kia, and they told us we'd have to replace the engine entirely. No warnings, messages, or symptoms prior to or following failure. Still turns on but afraid to hurt engine further while driving with the terrible noise. We are crushed that such a good vehicle, having been well taken care of and serviced, should have such a distinct, unavoidable, and irreversible loss. Grateful that we were able to pull over, despite the numerous cars surrounding us, and to be safely towed. Won't trust Kia the same way in the future.

Engine

ODI #11693901

Incident: March 13, 2025 · Filed: October 16, 2025

Engine burned up all oil. No check engine lights. No active leaks confirmed by dealership. Engine is now damaged

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