2007 Kia Sedona problems and complaints

Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (40), Structure (22), Vehicle Speed Control (21).

Key takeaways

  • 157 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 7 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System4025%
Structure2214%
Vehicle Speed Control2113%
Service Brakes2013%
Suspension2013%
Latches/Locks/Linkages1811%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1811%
Exterior Lighting138%
Engine106%
Unknown Or Other106%
Air Bags96%
Power Train85%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2007 Kia Sedona Van SWB w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2007 Kia Sedona Van LWB w/SABNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-30

The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while his son was in the driveway about to drive off, the vehicle started smoking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact wo...

Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-08-05

Unknown... So whenever it gets hot in the summertime lately. My car has an issue starting sometimes it doesn't start and I've taken it in have the mechanic look at it. They can't figure out what's going on with that. They say that it's known issue that they've had and they told me to Bang on the relay inside my vehicle...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2024-07-19

The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she was informed that smoke was emanating from the vehicle, after which she observed flames emanating from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Bystanders were able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. Local ...

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More for the 2007 Kia Sedona

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.