Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Sedona has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 134 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 #22V031000 Air Bags May Not Deploy 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 60 complaints
- Unknown or Other 27 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Air Bags 13 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 11 complaints
Of the 134 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 134 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Sedona has faced notable recalls, particularly with airbags and electrical systems, impacting safety and reliability perceptions. However, the number of owner complaints is moderate, indicating normal operational reliability within expectations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$700 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,500 | occasional |
| structure | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$800 | occasional |
| brakes | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$500 | rare |
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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system checks
- Replace air filters
- Wheel alignment
- Tire rotation
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Opposite turn signal activation
- Unresponsive power sliding doors
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.