2016 Kia Sedona engine problems
151 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Kia Sedona, which is 39% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 151 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 11 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH there was raddling noise and then flames. The check engine light came on. The engine immediately caught on fire. The contact was able to pull over safely and exit the vehicle quickly with her son the passenger. The police arrived on the scene first and informed the fire department that the flames had deteriorated automatically; therefore the fire department did not arrive. Unknown if a police report was filed.
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud rattling sounds with black smoke coming from the engine. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto the ground while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Kia Sedona
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Lighting 37 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints