2016 Kia Sedona Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 288 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Kia Sedona overview page.
What owners report
“Frequently, the turn signal will blink on the right when the turn signal switch is set to the left. This is a safety concern for…”NHTSA complaint 11423537 — filed 07/06/2021
“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without…”NHTSA complaint 11422815 — filed 06/29/2021
“ABOUT 1917 THE POWER SLIDING DOORS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. THE DOORS MAKE A LOUD SCREACHING SOUND WHEN CLOSING WHEN STOPPED. & IN MOTION. DOORS DO…”NHTSA complaint 11404698 — filed 03/24/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Kia Sedona have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Kia Sedona: 41 of 288 complaints on file (14.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Kia Sedona have in total?
288 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
