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2016 Kia Sedona Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia Sedona has 43 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Kia Sedona

Engine
120
Electrical
43
Lights
27
Other
24
Structure
16
Airbags
12
Powertrain
11
Steering
6
Seat Belts
4
Brakes
3
Speed Control
3
Latches & Locks
3

43

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

19V109000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupan...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact discovered that there was a mil...
Jan 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owned a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while her nephew was driving, the nephe...
Aug 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from the de...
Aug 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle was traded ...
May 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while attempting to...
Aug 13, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T...
Mar 2, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINENo lights on the dash, no maintenance or check engine lights. The van began making noises under the ...
Feb 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe turn signals do not work properly. Has I attempt to turn left my right blinker turns on, otherwi...
Mar 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights will shut off while driving. This sometimes will occur on its own, other times, it appear...
Oct 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe hitch lifts have went bad. When you open the back hatch it goes all the way up and then immediat...
Jul 14, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINEOur Kia Sedona had the cooling fan harness negative Cable melt and caused making our engine overheat...
Jul 6, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFrequently, the turn signal will blink on the right when the turn signal switch is set to the left. ...
Dec 25, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSWHEN YOU USE YOUR BLINKERS TO CHANGE LANES AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF TILL I MOVE THE BLINKER NO...
Dec 2, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTSTHE DAYTIME AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF RANDOMLY. (STARTED AROUND THE 100K MILEAGE). WHEN...
Nov 1, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, while stopped at...
Oct 5, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING WHEN I USE MY TURN SIGNALS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL EITHER FLASH HIGH BEAMS OR COMPLETELY G...
Sep 5, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHILE DRIVING DOWN AN UNLIT ROAD BY HAROLD PARKER STATE FOREST, IN MASSACHUSETTS. MY LOW BEAM HEAD ...
Jul 31, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR RANDOMLY FAILS TO ACTIVE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. WHEN SIGNALING RIGHT IT AL...
Jul 7, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE FEMALE PLUG ON THE AC PIGTAIL SWITCH THAT WORKS THE FRONT A/C FAN WAS DEFECTIVE. I REPLACED THE...
Jul 7, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR MOTOR SEEMS TO BE FAILING AND WILL NOT LATCH COMPLETELY WHICH...

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