Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Kia Sedona has 3 recalls, 45 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
45
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V338000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse wh...
22V031000
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Uni...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Kia Sedona VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle is a 2018 Kia Sedona with approximately 122,000 miles that experienced a catastrophic en... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | My [XXX] son pulled the seatbelt so tight it got wrapped around his neck. When I pulled over to unb... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving under normal conditions and normal operation, the engine lost power, began using exces... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine failed…driving down the road with five small children and without warning all the lights came... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving on the interstate, about an hour into the trip, there was a banging/tinging sound comi... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | There was a fire under my minivan as my husband was driving it, creating smoke and flames. He lost p... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Driver Side door stuck in the closed position. Electric Motor does not work. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | ENGINE | ENGINE - blown head gasket, cracked block. Vehicle is at dealership service center in for repairs.ve... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | ENGINE | While returning from a road trip to the Phoenix Arizona area I was driving my family in the Kia Sedo... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | ENGINE | We have a 2018 KIA Sedona SXL that started to have a knock the beginning of the year. We noticed it ... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine in my 2018 Kia has failed. This should be covered under warranty as van only has 90k miles on... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ENGINE | I took the vehicle to get serviced to check the engine light coming on. The Kia dealership stated th... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Paint peeling |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine failed. Replacement is required. Currently at dealership where auto was purchased. Dropped... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Since shortly after buying the van we have been getting airbag warning lights. Just about every part... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Head gasket blew and caused coolant to leak into the engine. We broke down on the side of the inters... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my 2018 Kia Sedona on [XXX]. I had all 4 of my kids with me in the van, I heard a clic... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | ENGINE | 10 mile drive to town. On return home, smoke began pouring from the engine compartment. Within 3-4 m... |
| May 14, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle was idling when smoke and fire started presumably from the engine causing a car fire. We ar... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | ENGINE | While driving at highway speed all the dashboard lights came on and the engine instantly quit. I man... |