2018 Kia Sedona

▲ Better than typical

2018 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:45.105Z

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 PER YEAR

2018: 47 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	198
2003	163
2004	175
2005	185
2006	385
2007	156
2008	170
2009	47
2010	32
2011	65
2012	106
2013	0
2014	38
2015	135
2016	287
2017	131
2018	47
2019	35
2020	20
2021	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 43%

43% of complaints: engine — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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There was a fire under my minivan as my husband was driving it, creating smoke and flames. He lost power to the van and had to coast to the right side of the highway where he came to a stop with the flames occurring.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250914

10 mile drive to town. On return home, smoke began pouring from the engine compartment. Within 3-4 minutes flames came from grill area, and within 15 minutes entire car was engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240618

Vehicle was idling when smoke and fire started presumably from the engine causing a car fire. We are the insurance company that paid for the car and Clearcover Insurance is now the owner.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240520

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Our 2018 Kia Sedona SXL caught on fire in the engine compartment while driving. IT almost killed my wife (driver) and my 4 year old son. Car had been driven only 2 blocks after picking up my son from daycare.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220630

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

WHEELS 4%

4% of complaints: wheels — 2 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 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