2021 Kia Sedona
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2021: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 198 |
| 2003 | 163 |
| 2004 | 176 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 385 |
| 2007 | 157 |
| 2008 | 170 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 108 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 297 |
| 2017 | 134 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Date of incident: 22 apr 2021, Thursday description of incident: while driving on cruise control at 45 MPH on a well-paved two-lane road with no other vehicles or obstacles present in either lane, the vehicle suddenly automatically decelerated...
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-28
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Tires
2 of 10 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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The first of four tire failures (all the same DOT Number) of the OEM tires that were on the 2021 Kia Sedona when purchased in April, 2021.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-01
Engine
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
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This vehicle is burning oil at an alarming rate. Between oil changes it has lost 4 quarts before. I constantly have to check and add oil and have experienced stuck pistons and rough idle due to the oil not being at a safe level.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-14
Electrical system
2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 10 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Kia Sedona reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kia Sedona?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Sedona have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.