2020 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Structure (5), Engine (5), Electrical System (3).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 25% |
| Engine | 5 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
| Seats | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-05-09
Paint delaminating due to latent defects.
Structure,wheels - filed 2026-01-14
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. While driving approximately 30 MPH on a main road, the steering wheel started shaking abnormally and became difficult to control. The vehicle was driven to a tire shop and then to an independent mechanic. Additionally, the sliding doors failed to open as needed, the steering wheel oc...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-01-02
March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor replacement due to li...
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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.