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2009 Kia Sedona Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Kia Sedona, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“After I checked with Kia dealer, I learned that there were 4 recalls since april of 2013 on my Kia Sedona; they are (1) stop light switch, (2) lower control arm, (3) rear control arm, and (4) heater pipe replacement. I never received recall notices on this vehicle. However, I received recall notice on my other Kia my2009 sportage vehicle, whose recall repair was taken care of immediately after receiving the notice. Kia needs to do a better job for sending out the recall notices.”

NHTSA complaint #10569069, filed 2014-03, 20,000 miles

“Constant pool of oil under the hood. (to me it is in the engine compartment - I've been told it's near the transmission case and also told it's near the intake manifold). The oil pool was first noticed by my husband when he was checking our fluids before a trip. It was pointed out to the dealer in july when we were there with engine problems and they cleaned oil off as stated on invoice. When questioned about it they had no answer as to what it was from. The oil was there again and has been there constantly since july. …”

NHTSA complaint #10369023, filed 2010-12, 16,000 miles

“2009 Kia Sedona bought new in december of 2009. In march engine started to seem very loud. Check engine light came on in early april. Taken to dealer and they replaced the mass air flow sensor. Check engine light came on and was in shop 3 more times before they updated the software in august. Check engine light doesn't come on but the engine still seems very loud and van vibrates and rumbles when first started - especially after sitting for several hours or overnight. Engine sounds loud while driving and sometimes revs loudly when accelerating.”

NHTSA complaint #10369020, filed 2010-12, 8,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis the failure. The failure and current mileage was 23,800.”

NHTSA complaint #10369309, filed 2010-12, 23,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. While driving at low speeds of 5 MPH, the check engine and electronic stability control (ESC) lights illuminated. The dealer advised that the failure was common in her model vehicle. The throttle position sensor was replaced and the pmc was upgraded. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 21,441 and the current mileage was not unknown. Updated 7/16/10 updated 07/22/10.”

NHTSA complaint #10330948, filed 2010-05, 21,441 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201721%
201652%
201521%
201211%
201135%
2009510%
200864%
200764%
2006154%
2005169%
20042414%
20032012%
20022714%

Other parts of the 2009 Kia Sedona

Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Kia Sedona

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology