Kia Sedona vs Toyota Sienna
The Kia Sedona and the Toyota Sienna are rated the same on fuel economy: 19 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Sedona | Toyota Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 49 | 227 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 5 | 16 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 69,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 23 | 17 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 49 complaints for the Kia Sedona and 227 for the Toyota Sienna. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Kia Sedona, 8 for the Toyota Sienna.