Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia Sedona has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| 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 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... |
| 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... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine failed. Replacement is required. Currently at dealership where auto was purchased. Dropped... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Head gasket blew and caused coolant to leak into the engine. We broke down on the side of the inters... |
| 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... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | ENGINE | Blown engine at 108,000. Known issues with 3.3-liter V6 engine . Kia refises to repair. |
| Oct 7, 2023 | ENGINE | 108,000 miles failed engine due to know rod issues with this engine |
| Mar 14, 2023 | ENGINE | We barely use it and just for Sunday service only which our church is just 2 miles away from our hom... |