MYRModel Year Report

2014 Kia Sedona

▲ Better than typical
2014 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:34.396Z

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
39
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

31% 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 2012: 108 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 39 complaints 2014 39 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 2011: 65 complaints 2012: 108 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 39 complaints 2014 39 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 2012: 108 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 39 complaints 2014 39 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

2014: 39 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

31% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing key/sender.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while her daughter in law was driving at 30 MPH, the wiring harness under the front panel began to smoke. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-11

Intermittent brake light reporting since November and repaired for leaking Fluid. December it continued and been leaking brake fluid.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-24

Also filed under Service brakes

TWO ISSUES: 1. Latch on rear hatch back 2. Buttons on ceiling for side doors became inoperative Problems started after my first recall, but these were sporadic, so it was easy to dismiss it because the dealer was cooperative and professional.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-15

Engine

23% · 9 reports
FIRE
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In XXX, my 2014 Kia Sedona suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure matching the known 3.3L Lambda V6 factory defect.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

At various times when we depress the accelerator pedal the engine will not respond. Until we tap on the pedal several times then the engine RPM's will advance.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-17

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Structure

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

Vehicle speed control

8% · 3 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle surged when the brake pedal was depressed and crashed into the rear of another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-30

Air bags

8% · 3 reports
CRASH
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I was involved in an auto accident on September 28, 2021 which totalled my 2014 Kia Sedona. The crash was severe and was a front impact accident which spun the van 45 degrees and into a tree branch. None of the airbags on the vehicle deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V389000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Kia Sedona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Kia Sedona is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Sedona?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Sedona have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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