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2012 Kia Sedona: common problems and reliability
An average Sedona year.
107 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Sedona?The 2012 Kia Sedona has 107 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Kia Sedona vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2012 a good year for the Sedona?
Across the 19 Sedona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2021) to 385 (2006). With 107 complaints, the 2012 Sedona sits below the model's median of 134.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Sedona
air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Campaign 18V363000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Campaign 20V101000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 16V387000Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 16V389000Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
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suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 13V550000Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sedona. See the full Sedona owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sedona listings typically run $9,593–$14,999 across 2014 to 2021 model years.
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