MYRModel Year Report

2010 Kia Sedona

▲ Better than typical
2010 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:53.372Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
32
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2004: 176 complaints 2005: 185 complaints 2005 2006: 385 complaints 2007: 157 complaints 2008: 170 complaints 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2010 32 2011: 65 complaints 2012: 108 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 39 complaints 2014 2015: 140 complaints 2016: 297 complaints 2017: 134 complaints 2017 2018: 49 complaints 2019: 39 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints
2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2004: 176 complaints 2004 2005: 185 complaints 2006: 385 complaints 2006 2007: 157 complaints 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2010 32 2011: 65 complaints 2012: 108 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 39 complaints 2014 2015: 140 complaints 2016: 297 complaints 2016 2017: 134 complaints 2018: 49 complaints 2018 2019: 39 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints
2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2003 2004: 176 complaints 2004 2005: 185 complaints 2005 2006: 385 complaints 2006 2007: 157 complaints 2007 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 32 2011: 65 complaints 2011 2012: 108 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 39 complaints 2014 2015: 140 complaints 2015 2016: 297 complaints 2016 2017: 134 complaints 2017 2018: 49 complaints 2018 2019: 39 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints 2021

2010: 32 complaints

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YearComplaints
2002198
2003163
2004176
2005185
2006385
2007157
2008170
200948
201032
201165
2012108
20130
201439
2015140
2016297
2017134
201849
201939
202020
202110

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

28% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Sedona. While the vehicle was operated, it experienced unintended acceleration after the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The failure occurred without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-10

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

I was driving and the car in front of me slammed on their brakes, there was more than a car length between us, but when I stepped on brakes the car accelerated rather than stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-27

Electrical system

22% · 7 reports
CRASH
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My vehicle transmission valve body shift solenoid D has malfunctioning causing my engine overheat and nearly explode

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-08

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and power train

Vehicle speed control

13% · 4 reports
CRASHFIRE

Exterior lighting

13% · 4 reports

Structure

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

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The rear door handle on the manual sliding door broke off while opening the door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-14

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-04-19Exterior lighting13V114000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year…

    Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.…

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    2013-12-20Suspension13V550000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in…

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20…

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    2016-07-27Suspension16V387000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,...

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied.

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    2016-07-27Latches/locks/linkages16V389000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

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    2020-06-05Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic20V088000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V114000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V550000 · Suspension
  • Recall 16V387000 · Suspension
  • Recall 16V389000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 20V088000 · Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Kia Sedona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Kia Sedona is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kia Sedona?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Kia Sedona have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.