Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Kia Sedona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Kia Sedona has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 49 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 #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 22 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 49 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 5 a fire; across all 49 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Kia Sedona has multiple noted issues with the engine and electrical systems, along with significant airbag and door recall concerns. These issues contribute to a higher than average likelihood of failures, leading to increased maintenance costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,800 | common |
| air bags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Airbag warning light
- Passenger seat warning light
- Power sliding door issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Kia Sedona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.