Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (49.7% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 143 · 49.7% | Investigation closed | DP24002 |
| Electrical System | 41 · 14.2% | Recalled | Recall 19V109000 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 · 10.4% | Recalled | Recall 21V725000 |
| Structure:body | 20 · 6.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V338000 |
| Air Bags | 18 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 12 · 4.2% | Recalled | Recall 22V612000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 288 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V338000 · 2018 · reported 05/23/2018
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V725000 · 2021 · reported 09/17/2021
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V109000 · 2019 · reported 02/19/2019
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V612000 · 2022 · reported 08/10/2022
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while sitting in the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood. There were…”NHTSA complaint 11466181 — filed 05/26/2022 · ENGINE
“I was driving down the road and my van made a horrible noise and stopped moving. I was able to coast to a right turn…”NHTSA complaint 11455171 — filed 03/04/2022 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There…”NHTSA complaint 11454730 — filed 03/01/2022 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 143 of 288 NHTSA complaints (49.7%), followed by electrical system (41), exterior lighting (30), unspecified/other issues (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
288 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V338000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
