Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia Sedona has 120 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
120
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine Failure due to rod and bearing failure |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | I am the original owner of a 2016 Kia Sedona, purchased new from the DeMontrond Kia dealership in Ho... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil leak caused engine to fail. |
| Jan 4, 2026 | ENGINE | My family and I were all driving in the car. We were at a stoplight, and fully stopped as it was a r... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 Kia Sedona SX-L (VIN: [XXX]) equipped with 3.3L Lambda II GDI engine. This is the second engine... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine started knocking loosing power just like our 4cylinder GDI engine. These engines are also not... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ENGINE | With a 140000 miles and the timing chain and component already failing my mechanic told it could die... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The Sedona just stopped in traffic with out warning with my kids in the van. No type or warning ligh... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving down the highway and the engine light came on. The car suddenly wouldn't accelerate or... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine randomly began burning oil at an incredible rate (I checked it approximately 500 miles ago an... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Van completely locked up on me. Oil dipstick no oil, seems this is an issue and a Kia problem. Seem... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure while driving with 4 passengers along freeway. Engine began to have a knock... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine overheating and check engine light went on. Vehicle would not start after shutting down. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving in normal operating conditions, with no traffic when suddenly the engine seized. After... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2016 Sedona’s engine is not operational. At this moment it is sitting at the dealership after ha... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine Failure |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Timing Chain Failure/Cam Shaft Failure/Bank 2 Failure/drastic loss of engine oil. Got home before en... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I was at an intersection & was turning left. In the middle of the turn the car started knocking nois... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | ENGINE | I am writing to report an incident with my 2016 Kia Sedona, which experienced a sudden engine failur... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENGINE | in June 2026 sever engine knocking at startup and during slight acceleration lead us to have vehicle... |