2012 Kia Sedona Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,102miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Kia Sedona, 1% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,102 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after driving 70 MPH, and pulling into a parking lot, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and upon opening the hood of the vehicle, he saw that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report and a police report were filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11445252, filed 2021-12, 190,102 milesRelated 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
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 2012 Kia Sedona
33 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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