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2011 Kia Sedona Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
12%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
66,282miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Kia Sedona, 12% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,282 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.

“First passenger sliding door would not close that was the first time about a year ago we had to fix ourselves now drivers side door will not stay closed this one just happened a month ago.”

NHTSA complaint #10622249, filed 2014-08, 68,565 miles

“All 4 doors on my Kia Sedona are now not opening from the outside. They stick really bad and it feels as if I pull any harder that that he handles will break off. I have 101k miles on the car so it is outside of its warranty. After looking online, this seems to be a huge issue with Kia's made around this same time. This is a huge safety concern because it is prohibiting me from entering or exiting the car and posses serious issues with safety of a child in the car”

NHTSA complaint #10939790, filed 2017-01

“Right passenger slide door on minivan opened while my son was in the car and would not close. There is a recall on this and extended 15 year warranty but Kia wouldn’t honor the electronic controller that burnt out but warranted the motor. Passenger can fall out or something can hurt them. Kia dealer confirmed this and I had to pay a large repair bill for there recall defect. I am afraid to take the car anywhere except local. I feel there recall repair caused this problem. First I took it in for the recall. Next time I used that door it got stuck open. …”

NHTSA complaint #11491682, filed 2022-10

“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. While driving at 60 MPH, the rear passenger door opened independently. As a result, the contact had to abruptly stop and close the door. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10730885, filed 2015-06, 64,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while parked on a downward hill, the rear passenger attempted to exit the vehicle but the door slammed into the passenger, pinning her into the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the failure was not a safety defect and the vehicle was designed to act in the manner in which it did. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 12/20/13”

NHTSA complaint #10551566, filed 2013-11, 45,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021110%
2020525%
2019923%
201836%
20171511%
2016258%
20151914%
2014615%
20121817%
2011812%
2010413%
200924%
20082515%
20072214%
20064111%
200542%
200453%
200342%
2002147%

Other parts of the 2011 Kia Sedona

Fuel system
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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