2012 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (33), Engine (18), Structure (18).
Key takeaways
- 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 31% |
| Engine | 18 | 17% |
| Structure | 18 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Power Train | 7 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-20
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the battery drained unexpectedly, and the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced twice, and the vehicle was temporarily repaired. The contact’s son replaced the alternator; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was no longer operable. The vehi...
Fuel System, Gasoline,engine - filed 2026-05-01
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the dealer was replacing the fuel rail as per the recall remedy, pressure built up, causing a valve cover leak, which dama...
Electrical System,structure,service Brakes - filed 2025-10-18
While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the vehicle shifted to one side of the road. There was an accident 03/2024 after having the brake control arm serviced. The braking system failed. There was a recall on the front control arm 2016. The vehicle was totaled and was salvaged due to damages to the vehicle. ...
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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.