Reliable Auto DB

2015 Kia Sedona reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Kia Sedona holds 138 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sedona years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Turn signal, Wiring, and Door.

2012 Kia Sedona
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Complaints

138

Per year

6

Recalls

3

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (50 of 138), then Electrical system (37) and Structure (19). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Sedona has 39 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2016 has 296 complaints, 9 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Kia Sedona. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall exterior lighting, turn signal 2021-09-17 · NHTSA campaign 21V725000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Remedy Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Recall electrical system, wiring 2019-02-19 · NHTSA campaign 19V109000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Recall structure, body, door 2018-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 18V338000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.

Complaints by component (138 total)

Engine
50
Electrical system
37
Structure
19
Exterior lighting
17
Air bags
11
Seats
6
Service brakes
6
Powertrain
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Wheels
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Speed control
2
Steering
2
Tires
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

9

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired."
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-26
  • "The check engine light illuminated with diagnostic code P0018 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, Bank 2), first recorded on a scan XXX. The vehicle was taken to a franchised Kia dealership in [XXX] on XXX at…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-05
  • "Was driving down the road with zero issues known, no check engine light, and only 114K miles. There was a sudden noise that was quiet so I turned down the radio, and then within 2 seconds or so a loud bang occurred,…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-12
  • "Right side sliding became stuck in closed position. Door was not openable by inside nor outside door handles. Not openable by automatic means such as push button. This situation slowed egress and could be a safety issue…"
    Structure · filed 2026-06-13
  • "Our 2015 Kia Sedona VIN [XXX] developed CAN Bus fault codes U0001 U0100 U0101 rendering it completely undrivable following an incomplete warranty extension repair under WTY019 by Kia of Des Moines on [XXX] RO# [XXX].…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-06-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 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 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Sedona SX 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Sedona SXL 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (YP), 2015–2021
Body styles Minivan
Oil 5W-30 (all temps); 10W-30 above -18°C (3.3L) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-338 covers certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD): the PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed. Dealers reprogram the PSD module software. Recall 19V-109 covers certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles with manually-adjusted front passenger seats where the Occupant Detection System wiring harness under the seat may break over time. Recall 21V-725 covers certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles where Smart Junction Box software may interpret multifunction switch signals incorrectly so the turn signal activates in the opposite direction.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Kia Sedona reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Kia Sedona holds 138 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sedona years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Turn signal, Wiring, and Door.

What are common problems with a 2015 Kia Sedona?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (50 of 138), then Electrical system (37) and Structure (19). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Kia Sedona more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Sedona has 39 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2016 has 296 complaints, 9 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Kia Sedona been recalled?

The 2015 Kia Sedona has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Kia Sedona?

Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 2015 Kia Sedona with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Kia Sedona get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 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.