2016 Kia Sedona Reliability - Consumer Reports

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

CD player

"Had problems with cd not ejecting at times. When playing using USB also had issues. Sometimes when you start up cd/radio would not work but would work when you shut everything off and started again. Most of the time it worked without problems."

Denis C., CA (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

Display screen goes blank

"Display screen went black when van was about 6 months old. Returned it to the dealer who ordered a new unit and replaced it when it came in a few weeks later. No issues with the replacement."

Peter C., VA (2016 Kia Sedona SX 3.3-L V6)

External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

"Phone would sync but Phone GPS voice directions and Phone music wouldn't play through car speakers and wouldn't play through phone speaker either. The system was reset 3 times before it worked properly."

Wendy Jo G., AZ (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

Voice control commands

"Voice recognition is very poor. Difficult to enter addresses and be understood. Often, it will not even recognize a simple yes or no."

Peter C., VA (2016 Kia Sedona SX 3.3-L V6)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"Squeaks from 2nd row seats"

Anonymous, IL (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

"There are squeaks and rattles in the rear interior of the van and with the blower of the air conditioning unit. Narrowed down some of the sound coming from the safety restraints in the rear. |Squeaks when air conditioner fan is blowing coming from rear of cabin has not been corrected."

Anonymous, FL (2016 Kia Sedona EX 3.3-L V6)

"Loose trim piece covering the jack. Dealer fixed under warranty."

Alan F., CO (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

Wind noise

"Wind noise from passenger side windows at times."

Anonymous, PA (2016 Kia Sedona SX 3.3-L V6)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"It rarely is accurate. It will sound sometimes when no one is in front of me. Then other times it will not sound when it should. it is unreliable and cannot be trusted."

Martin W., KY (2016 Kia Sedona SX 3.3-L V6)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Bushings

"There is a noise or clunk in the left front suspension when driving on wet roads. I have had it to the dealer 2 times under warranty and they can't find anything wrong, even though it is still making the noise. Now it's out of warranty. This van has been to the dealer as many times in 2 years as our 2002 Odyssey (that we still own) has in its lifetime. These should net be difficult problems to fix. I think this is as much a dealer problem as it is a Kia problem."

Jared G., IL (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Doors or sliding doors

"Electronics on the opening and closing of sliding doors have been a bit wonky!"

Anonymous, FL (2016 Kia Sedona 3.3-L V6)

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Fuel injection system

"2 fuel injectors failed"

Anonymous, TX (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Exterior lights (other than headlights)

"There is a problem with the turn signal stalk. Occasionally the left turn signal will not come on when flipping the stalk down. It may need to be pressed down again even though the stalk is in the left detent position. It's clearly a switch issue, but it's an intermittent problem and I've complained about it more than once. The dealer hasn't fixed it because they haven't been able to duplicate it."

Jared G., IL (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Premature brake wear

"Brakes need repairing more often than seems they should, every 15,000 miles or so."

Anonymous, (2016 Kia Sedona EX 3.3-L V6)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Oil leaks

"Rear main bearing seal leaked. Dealer did a fine job of repairing. I feel good about the experience. Otherwise a fine car and I would recommend"

James C., IN (2016 Kia Sedona LX 3.3-L V6)

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