MYRModel Year Report

2015 Kia Sedona

● Typical for this model
2015 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:22.904Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
140
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

36% 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 2015: 140 complaints 2015 140 2016: 297 complaints 2017: 134 complaints 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 2015: 140 complaints 2015 140 2016: 297 complaints 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 2015: 140 complaints 2015 140 2016: 297 complaints 2016 2017: 134 complaints 2017 2018: 49 complaints 2018 2019: 39 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints 2021

2015: 140 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.

Engine

36% · 51 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Was driving down the road with zero issues known, no check engine light, and only 114K miles. There was a sudden noise that was quiet so I turned down the radio, and then within 2 seconds or so a loud bang occurred, followed by a lot of smoke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12

Engine rod failed, puncturing the engine causing oil to spill, resulting in the car catching on fire while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-24

Also filed under Steering

The car odometer was about 120,000 highway miles. After run with the cruise control for about a 386 miles I stop the car in Angola service station and been there for about 12 minutes with the car off the car got on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-24

Also filed under Electrical system and structure

Electrical system

26% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26

Structure

14% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body.

FIRE

Exterior lighting

12% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing turn signal.

Air bags

8% · 11 reports
INJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-06-18Electrical system, structure18V338000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.

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    2019-03-19Electrical system19V109000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

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    2021-11-12Electrical system, exterior lighting21V725000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 51 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V338000 · Electrical system, structure
  • Recall 19V109000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V725000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Kia Sedona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Kia Sedona is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Sedona?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Sedona have?
3 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.