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2021 Kia Sedona: common problems and reliability
One of the best Sedona years.
9 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Sedona?The 2021 Kia Sedona has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Kia Sedona vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sedona years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Sedona?
Across the 19 Sedona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2021) to 385 (2006). With 9 complaints, the 2021 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
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 2021 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Sedona against its rivals
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