2015 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Engine (50), Electrical System (37), Structure (19).
Key takeaways
- 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 27% |
| Structure | 19 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4% |
| Seats | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-26
Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.
Engine - filed 2026-08-05
The check engine light illuminated with diagnostic code P0018 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, Bank 2), first recorded on a scan XXX. The vehicle was taken to a franchised Kia dealership in [XXX] on XXX at 88,719 miles. The dealer performed an engine teardown and provided a written diagnosis on XXX: metal deb...
Engine - filed 2026-07-12
Was driving down the road with zero issues known, no check engine light, and only 114K miles. There was a sudden noise that was quiet so I turned down the radio, and then within 2 seconds or so a loud bang occurred, followed by a lot of smoke. I looked in the side mirrors and noted flames coming from underneath the van...
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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.