2011 Kia Sedona Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 20%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Kia Sedona, 20% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was driving on interstate 40 west when ny wife & I smelled gas coming through the air vents. After getting to greensboro, nc, discovered that we had a gas leak in in front fuel rod. After checking online I discovered that we were not the only Kia Sedona owners that are having this same issue. The fuel rod is made of plastic and is under pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #11194948, filed 2019-04, 106,900 miles“Check engine light came on when I started the car in the morning, and the gas door would not open. Went to dealership for service . They found #1 fuel canister/canister close the valve has a possible crack and #2 fuel door button and actuator needs to be replaced . They popped the gas door open so I can refill.”
NHTSA complaint #11302720, filed 2020-01, 130,000 miles“The fuel injector rail under the intake manifold has cracked between the first and second injectors (as counting from the serpentine belt side of engine). My wife and I noticed this on september 1st, 2018 because of a strong gas smell after our van was parked. I removed the intake manifold thinking a fuel injector seal had failed but discovered the cracked rail instead. The cracked rail was allowing fuel to puddle on top of the engine and the fuel was boiling off when the van was hot.”
NHTSA complaint #11124159, filed 2018-09, 128,000 miles“Starting about feb 10, 2020, a raw gasoline smell was noticed when my 2011 Kia Sedona lx vehicle stopped at stop lights or when engine turned off after returning home. Smell dissipated after several minutes with engine off. Raw gasoline smell got progressively worse whenever car engine was running. Smell came inside car with heater fan operating. No leaks on ground were noted at any time. Took car to my mechanic on feb 19, 2020. He removed air filter on top of engine and immediately noted puddles of raw gasoline near fuel injectors and fuel rail. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311975, filed 2020-02, 138,000 miles“While driving a strong fuel smell was coming through the vents. Took to dealer they said no leak - instead tried to solve the fumes by cleaning AC vents. Drove it home and the fuel smell is still quite strong. Had another person look at it while the car was running after we drove it around the block and removed the engine cover the fuel was dripping from the fuel rail. That is where the fumes were coming from.”
NHTSA complaint #11130612, filed 2018-09, 70,731 milesRelated recalls
- 20V101000Feb 21, 2020Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine…Covers: Kia Sedona 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10041635Aug 1, 2011Kia: for gdi high pressure fuel system, special service information and specifications are provided.
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 2011 Kia Sedona
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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