2016 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

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

143Engine complaints

49.7%Of all 288 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

ENGINE143 · 49.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 14.2%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING30 · 10.4%

Unspecified / other30 · 10.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 6.9%

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

“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

“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

“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

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kia Sedona have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Kia Sedona: 143 of 288 complaints on file (49.7%). 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 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.