MYRModel Year Report

2011 Kia Sedona

▲ Better than typical
2011 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:29.275Z

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
65
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

18% 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 2008 2009: 48 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 65 complaints 2011 65 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 2011: 65 complaints 2011 65 2012: 108 complaints 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 2011: 65 complaints 2011 65 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

2011: 65 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.

Electrical system

18% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH
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First, the fuel pump was acting up was told the relay was going bad replaced the relay, Than we have "ESC" and ABS light come one for a bout a week took it to get the code read and they said all four wheel sensors (abs) were not transmitting signals...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-06

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and service brakes

Parking sensor failed and my husband was in a accident, in our now 3 week old 2011 Kia Sedona, they sold us the floor model, which had to be jumpstarted we thought nothing of it, took it in bc low gas milege, and bc the door was lose, then 2 days...

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-29

Also filed under Back over prevention

Engine

17% · 11 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while his son was driving 60 MPH, when the vehicle began to decelerate. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-02

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 10 reports
CRASH

Suspension

14% · 9 reports

Structure

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while parked on a downward hill, the rear passenger attempted to exit the vehicle but the door slammed into the passenger, pinning her into the frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-08

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. While driving 60 MPH, all the doors on the vehicle inadvertently opened. The contact stated that the door audible indicator was heard frequently while driving and when the failure occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-23

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · 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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    2018-03-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-08-30 Air bags may be disabled during crash
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    2018-09-28Air bags18V363000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector.

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    2020-06-16Fuel system, gasoline20V101000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 10 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 18V363000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V101000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Kia Sedona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Kia Sedona is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kia Sedona?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Sedona have?
6 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.