MYRModel Year Report

2017 Kia Sedona

● Typical for this model
2017 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:09.101Z

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, 2017 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 2016: 287 complaints 2017: 131 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 35 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 8 complaints 2021
2017: 131 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 45%

45% of complaints: engine — 59 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260511

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after parking in his driveway, there was white smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact is handicapped and was assisted by his wife to exit the vehicle safely.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251230

While driving on the highway, the engine stopped working; smoke, metal fragments and oil came out of the front of the car leading to zero visibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231122

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CORNER DOING 25 MPH, ON A BACK ROAD THAT WAS DRY, I CORRECTED THE STEERING TO THE LEFT OUT OF THE CURVE AND THE STEERING CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD NOT CORRECT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190417

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENEDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161108

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 9 distinct reports on file.

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

R 20220321 — air bags

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022.

Campaign 22V031000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 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.
  • Verify recall 22V031000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2016 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Kia Sedona reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Kia Sedona is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Sedona?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Sedona have?

4 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.