2005 Kia Sedona Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Kia Sedona, 3% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Gasoline leaking under gas tank of vehicle. Was told by roadside assistance to first call fire dept. Did that. Then had vehicle towed to dealer. Said they replaced a fitting that was causing the leak. Drove the vehicle home. Day later after sitting in the drive way the whole time gas was leaking again. Vehicle is now being towed back in to the dealer again.”
NHTSA complaint #10158822, filed 2006-06, 11,200 miles“Fuel tank leaks due to corrosion near filler tube. This is a simular problem to the fuel tank corrosion experienced by 2006-on Kia sportages. Description: fuel will leak from the tank when the tank is full due to rust/corrosion of the tank near the filler tube. The vehicle is operated/owned in michigan, an area that uses large amounts of road salt during the winter months. Fuel leakage is posing a potential fire/explosion risk as fuel vapors from the leakage may be ignited. Fuel leakage occurs both when the vehicle is stationary and in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809054, filed 2015-12, 94,750 miles“2005 Kia Sedona. Consumer writes in regards to excessive gas odor that comes from vehicle. The consumer stated he has been trying to correct and report the odor for two years. The dealer charged him $747.18, however, the danger is still present. Their recent explanation was the manufacturer, had issued a tech report, citing the problem was a deign flaw in the vent location. They informed the consumer, he would just have to live with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10629786, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10021446Apr 1, 2007Throttle position sensor w/ 3.5l engines.
- 10016851Dec 1, 2004Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sedona
81 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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