MYRModel Year Report

2017 Kia Sedona

● Typical for this model
2017 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:59.194Z

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
134
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

45% 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 2015: 140 complaints 2016: 297 complaints 2017: 134 complaints 2017 134 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 2015: 140 complaints 2016: 297 complaints 2017: 134 complaints 2017 134 2018: 49 complaints 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 2016: 297 complaints 2016 2017: 134 complaints 2017 134 2018: 49 complaints 2018 2019: 39 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints 2021

2017: 134 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

45% · 60 reports
FIREINJURY
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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, 2026-05-11

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, 2025-12-30

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, 2023-11-22

Electrical system

17% · 23 reports
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The transmission doesnt know what gear it it in. Code p0705

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-23

Structure

11% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the hatch and sliding doors failed to close. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the hatch inadvertently closed on the contact's body.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-07

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. While the vehicle was parked and the rear passenger door was sliding closed, the left hand of the contact's child was smashed in the door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-25

White paint is peeling off and flaking away, far more than I would expect from normal wear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21

Air bags

10% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2019-04-17

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, 2016-11-08

Also filed under Seat belts

Exterior lighting

8% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing turn signal and headlights.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

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    2022-03-21Air bags22V031000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 60 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 15 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
  • Recall 22V031000 · Air bags
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.