Kia Sedona
The 2021 Kia Sedona presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and consumer complaints, according to NHTSA data.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2018 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2017 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2016 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | 18-24 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | minivan | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2020 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | V-Shaped | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.3, Fuel type: Regular, Engine configuration: V-Shaped |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2017 | minivan | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | minivan | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | V6 | 276 hp | 248 lb-ft | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.3, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 276 hp, Torque: 248 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2014 | minivan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2013 | minivan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | minivan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | Base price | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $30,400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $30,400 |
| 2020 | — | $27,400 | L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $27,400, Trim: L |
| 2019 | — | $27,200 | SX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $27,200, Trim: SX |
| 2018 | — | $27,000 | LX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $27,000, Trim: LX |
| 2017 | — | $41,900 | SX Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $41,900, Trim: SX Limited |
| 2016 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $26,400, MSRP range: $26,400 - $39,900, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2016 model year across different trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/10/2026 | — | — | USD | $26,400 | $26,400 - $39,900 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2016 model year across different trims. | llm_estimate | 6/10/2026 | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Valvetrain | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior | mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 960 | 33.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 960 | 33.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | — | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Optional | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | — | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 |
| 2017 | 7 | — | 960 | 33.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | — | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | 960 | 33.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 4007 | 141.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 4007 | 141.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Kia Sedona MV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Kia Sedona MV FWD |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Kia Sedona VAN FWD |
Model year reports
2021
NewestThe 2021 Kia Sedona presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and consumer complaints, according to NHTSA data.
2020
The 2020 Kia Sedona offers a solid safety record and good overall reliability, but buyers should confirm the alternator electrical system recall has been addressed.
2019
The 2019 Kia Sedona earns a 'Good' reliability verdict, but a critical airbag recall demands buyer attention.
2018
The 2018 Kia Sedona offers solid safety ratings and practicality, but buyers must prioritize confirming completion of critical recalls, especially concerning the airbag system, due to potential latent defects.
2017
The 2017 Kia Sedona offers a 5-star overall safety rating and a comfortable ride, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by numerous recalls, particularly concerning the **air bag control unit (ACU)**, warrants careful inspection and verification of completed repairs.
2016
The 2016 Kia Sedona offers solid safety ratings and decent fuel economy, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by multiple recalls, warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly for the transmission shift lever.
2014
The 2014 Kia Sedona offers a solid value proposition for a used family minivan, boasting excellent safety scores and respectable fuel economy.
2013
The 2013 Kia Sedona presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a single recall concerning the secondary hood latch.
2012
The 2012 Kia Sedona offers average reliability, but buyers must prioritize inspecting for **front lower control arm corrosion** and confirming the completion of critical safety recalls.
2011
The 2011 Kia Sedona presents significant ownership risks due to multiple critical safety recalls and a high TSB count, indicating potential reliability concerns despite a lack of consumer complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Kia Sedona?
Carfocal currently has 10 published Sedona reports, covering 2011 through 2021. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2021 Kia Sedona presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and consumer complaints, according to NHTSA data.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
Is the Kia Sedona reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Kia Sedona. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2021 kia sedona presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and consumer complaints, according to nhtsa data. and the 2021 kia sedona offers strong value for used minivan shoppers prioritizing reliability and safety. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Kia Sedona?
Across Carfocal's published Sedona guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Alternator. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Alternator.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints