Reliable Auto DB

2014 Kia Sedona reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sedona over 13 years — 3 per year. The other Sedona years sit at about the same rate: their median is 3 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Latch.

2012 Kia Sedona
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Complaints

39

Per year

3

Recalls

1

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 39), then Engine (9) and Structure (6). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Sedona has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 138 complaints, 6 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Kia Sedona. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, hood, latch 2016-06-01 · NHTSA campaign 16V389000
Summary Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Remedy Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.

Complaints by component (39 total)

Electrical system
12
Engine
9
Structure
6
Air bags
3
Speed control
3
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Powertrain
2
Service brakes
2
Visibility
2
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "In XXX, my 2014 Kia Sedona suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure matching the known 3.3L Lambda V6 factory defect. The engine block threads stripped out, destroying the head gasket and causing extreme,…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-28
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving in sunlight, the contact became aware of bubbles on the windshield, causing blurred vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure,…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-03-02
  • "Intermittent brake light reporting since November and repaired for leaking Fluid. December it continued and been leaking brake fluid. 3 seperate repair companies assessed and found the same issue that the brake module…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2024-01-24
  • "TWO ISSUES: 1. Latch on rear hatch back 2. Buttons on ceiling for side doors became inoperative Problems started after my first recall, but these were sporadic, so it was easy to dismiss it because the dealer was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2023-10-15
  • "Had anti-theft software installed. Campaign cs2308a by dealership. After install, console buttons for power sliding rear doors don't work. Dealership had vehicle for 5 days and couldn't find fix. Recall campaign is a…"
    Unknown or other, Electrical system · filed 2023-07-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Kia Sedona VAN FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Sedona 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 23 20 MPG $3250

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Kia Sedona reliable?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sedona over 13 years — 3 per year. The other Sedona years sit at about the same rate: their median is 3 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Latch.

What are common problems with a 2014 Kia Sedona?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 39), then Engine (9) and Structure (6). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2014 Kia Sedona more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Sedona has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 138 complaints, 6 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Kia Sedona been recalled?

The 2014 Kia Sedona has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Kia Sedona?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2014 Kia Sedona with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Kia Sedona get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Kia Sedona is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Kia Sedona take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner's manual.

What generation is the 2018 Kia Sedona?

3rd generation / YP (2015-2021).

What tire sizes does a Kia Sedona use?

Common US sizes include 235/65R17, 235/60R18, and 235/55R19 depending on trim.