Minivan
2017 Kia Sedona: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 184 complaints about the 2017 Kia Sedona with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
184
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Air BagsJan 25, 2022 · campaign 22V031000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Electrical System › SoftwareSep 17, 2021 · campaign 21V725000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Electrical System › WiringFeb 19, 2019 · campaign 19V109000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Structure › Body › DoorMay 23, 2018 · campaign 18V338000
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.
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Other years of the Kia Sedona
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2017 Kia Sedona have?
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (62), body, glass & interior (36), electrical system (23). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Sedona have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Kia Sedona get?
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.