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2016 Kia Sedona: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Sedona years.
One of the Kia Sedona years to avoid. All Sedona years
296 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Sedona?The 2016 Kia Sedona has 296 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Kia Sedona vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sedona years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Sedona?
Across the 19 Sedona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2021) to 385 (2006). With 296 complaints, the 2016 Sedona sits above 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 2016 Sedona
structure:body:door
Campaign 18V338000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 21V725000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 19V109000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Campaign 22V612000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
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.
Other Sedona model years
Compare every Sedona year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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