2014 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (12), Unknown Or Other (10), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 26% |
| Engine | 9 | 23% |
| Structure | 6 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-28
In XXX, my 2014 Kia Sedona suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure matching the known 3.3L Lambda V6 factory defect. The engine block threads stripped out, destroying the head gasket and causing extreme, immediate loss of radiator fluid and over-pressurization of the coolant expansion tank. A professional mecha...
Visibility - filed 2026-03-02
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving in sunlight, the contact became aware of bubbles on the windshield, causing blurred vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified o...
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2024-01-24
Intermittent brake light reporting since November and repaired for leaking Fluid. December it continued and been leaking brake fluid. 3 seperate repair companies assessed and found the same issue that the brake module needs to be replaced and electrical compromised. The vehicle is currently at the Kia dealership (Cowbo...
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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.