2011 Kia Sedona Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Kia Sedona, 5% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that it leaked almost a quart of oil. The oil warning light illuminated. The failure occurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10701639, filed 2015-03, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to monitor the situation because they could not diagnose a failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact expressed concern over a potential engine failure that the dealers could not diagnose. The vehicle was never repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432741, filed 2011-10, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona lx. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to accelerate from a stop and other times it accelerated faster than normal. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to two authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was operating as it should. Updated 3/14/11 the consumer also stated the vehicle would stall when stopping on an uphill or downhill grade. Updated 05/05/11”
NHTSA complaint #10371928, filed 2010-12Related service bulletins
- 10133170Mar 2, 2018PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned…
- 10109686Oct 14, 2016TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the…
- 10090974Sep 15, 2016Q and a (sc135/wty009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program
- 10109740Aug 22, 2014TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - ECM/TCM SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SC105) - This bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the current ECM ROM ID and, if…
- 10109743Aug 8, 2014SC105 -2011-2012 MY Sedona 3.5L Vehicles ECM/TCM Upgrade Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign - Owner Letter
- 10109745Aug 4, 2014SC105 -2011-2012 MY Sedona 3.5L Vehicles ECM/TCM Upgrade Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign - QA
- 10109744Aug 4, 2014SC105 -2011-2012 MY Sedona 3.5L Vehicles ECM/TCM Upgrade Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign - Proof of Correction Card
- 10109742Aug 4, 2014SC105 -2011-2012 MY Sedona 3.5L Vehicles ECM/TCM Upgrade Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign - Dealer Parts & Service Manager Memo
- 10109741Aug 4, 2014SC105 -2011-2012 MY Sedona 3.5L Vehicles ECM/TCM Upgrade Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign - Dealer Principal Memo
- 10041635Aug 1, 2011Kia: for gdi high pressure fuel system, special service information and specifications are provided.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 15 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 | 24 | 14% |
| 2003 | 20 | 12% |
| 2002 | 27 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Kia Sedona
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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