2014 Kia Sedona: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 38 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving in sunlight, the contact became aware of bubbles on the windshield, causing blurred vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2026
“Intermittent brake light reporting since November and repaired for leaking Fluid. December it continued and been leaking brake fluid. 3 seperate repair companies assessed and found the same issue that the brake module needs to be replaced and electrical compromised. The vehicle is currently at the Kia dealership (Cowboy Kia, Conroe, TX) awaiting repairs.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2023
“Had anti-theft software installed. Campaign cs2308a by dealership. After install, console buttons for power sliding rear doors don't work. Dealership had vehicle for 5 days and couldn't find fix. Recall campaign is a joke. Causes more problems than fixing issue of thief.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2023
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“Fire and smoke appeared from crevice of right side of hood while driving.Temp.gauge shot up and engine over heated.Shut car off at hotel and restarted Kia Sedona next morning to take to a Tulsa,OK nearby dealership.It performed weakly with a thumping sound albeit without over heating.Service dept at midtownkia on 4747 S Yale; informed me I need an engine replacement costing around $16,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2022
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door failed to open as needed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing a control module replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the sliding door was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2021
“I was involved in an auto accident on September 28, 2021 which totalled my 2014 Kia Sedona. The crash was severe and was a front impact accident which spun the van 45 degrees and into a tree branch. None of the airbags on the vehicle deployed. The vehicle is not available for inspection. There were no airbag recalls or warning lights prior to this incident.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2021
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sedona. The contact stated that while her daughter in law was driving at 30 mph, the wiring harness under the front panel began to smoke. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer dennis dillon kia (9501 w fairview ave suite b, boise, id 83704 (208) 314-3403) where it was diagnosed with needing the blowing motor and wiring harness to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer has been informed of the failure and was told that the failure was out of warranty and costs needed to be paid out of pocket. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2020
“The car has been burning an excessive amount of oil and smokes very badly when first started for over almost 2 years. The check engine light started coming on recently and car runs rough and shuts off. I took it to my service repair shop and was told that it's an internal problem in the engine and he checked and said kia had a recall on sedona for internal engine issues. I checked and can't find the recall that the repair shop found. My car has been down for two weeks and I am still making payments on a vehicle that has been well maintained by keeps shutting off and idling rough when being driven.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2020
“Parked on street, went to start vehicle and the vehicle would not start. Had passenger look underneath after testing battery charge and other electrical function. Tried to start again. The starter was throwing sparks. Found out the starter was bad. Have a new part on order at a pricetag of $220 with 94,000 miles on the vehicle.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Kia 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.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
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Is the 2014 Kia Sedona reliable?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2014 Kia Sedona. The most complained-about area is engine (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Kia Sedona problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 60,500 miles or less.
Does the 2014 Kia Sedona have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.