MYRModel Year Report

2015 Kia Sedona

● Typical for this model
2015 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:11.575Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sedona Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2002: 198 complaints 2002 2003: 163 complaints 2004: 175 complaints 2005: 185 complaints 2005 2006: 385 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 170 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 65 complaints 2011 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 38 complaints 2014 2015: 135 complaints 2015 2016: 287 complaints 2017: 131 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 35 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 8 complaints 2021
2015: 135 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002198
2003163
2004175
2005185
2006385
2007156
2008170
200947
201032
201165
2012106
20130
201438
2015135
2016287
2017131
201847
201935
202020
20218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 36%

36% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20230924

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, 20211024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20211024

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20211024

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 15 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180618 — electrical system, structure

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.

Campaign 18V338000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190319 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 19V109000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211112 — electrical system, exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 21V725000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V338000 (electrical system, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V109000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V725000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2016 ◆ 2002

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.