2015 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

49Engine complaints

36%Of all 136 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE49 · 36%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 25%

STRUCTURE:BODY17 · 12.5%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING15 · 11%

AIR BAGS11 · 8.1%

Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Kia Sedona overview page.

What owners report

“Complete engine failure, knocking like crazy, fuel smell in the oil, The shop said the fuel in the oil broke it down and allowed the…”NHTSA complaint 11621658 — filed 10/24/2024

“While driving through an intersection with my family in the car, the engine suddenly failed without warning, leaving us stranded in a dangerous situation with…”NHTSA complaint 11609056 — filed 08/16/2024

“Engine popped started to shake would not go over 2000 rpm. Pulled over and had car towed home.”NHTSA complaint 11605319 — filed 07/30/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Kia Sedona: 49 of 136 complaints on file (36%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Kia Sedona have in total?

136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.