Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Kia Sedona has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 297 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V612000 Vehicle Rollaway from Faulty Shift Lever Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V725000 Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V109000 Occupant Detection System Wire Harness May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V338000 Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 148 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
Of the 297 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 297 complaints, owners report 10 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Kia Sedona is rated below-average due to frequent engine issues and a notable number of electrical system complaints. Recalls for the transmission shift lever and turn signal system increase the concern for costly repairs and potential safety hazards.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| exterior lighting | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| power sliding door | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| seat wiring | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or power loss
- Electrical short circuit sounds
- Stiff power sliding door operation
- Turn signal malfunction
- Unusual transmission noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.