MYRModel Year Report

2021 Kia Sedona

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2021 Kia Sedona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:13.718Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Sedona Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 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
2021: 8 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

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 8 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, 20210428

TIRES

2 of 8 total reports mention: tires.

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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, 20240601

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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I was in a car wreck and my air bags did not deploy and my seat belt did not lock. The other vehicle involved in the car accident immediately deployed its airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250522

LANE DEPARTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: lane departure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Kia Sedona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
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 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 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Sedona have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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