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Kia SedonaModel year report

2014 Kia Sedona Problems

Compared with other Kia Sedona years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 27 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Kia Sedona (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2014 Kia Sedona. The part named most often is electrical system, with 12 complaints (31% of the total), followed by other or unknown (10) and engine (9). 27 of the complaints include a mileage, and 41% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 73 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Kia Sedona model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “TWO ISSUES: 1. Latch on rear hatch back 2. Buttons on ceiling for side doors became inoperative Problems started after my first recall, but these were sporadic, so it was easy to dismiss it because the dealer was cooperative and professional. But now, I noticed there are no recalls other than complaints about the same issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11550031, filed 2023-10, 106,080 miles

Other or unknown: “The passenger electric sliding door doesn't stay closed it opens when driving down the road. The chime will sound while driving down any road and the door ajar light comes on. The electric part doesn't work it's like a latch isn't holding the door closed any longer. The door actually has came open when I was making a left turn. Each time I turn left or right the door chime will go off. It has happened multiple times other than the date I'm reporting.”

NHTSA complaint #11112884, filed 2018-07, 80,000 miles

Engine: “The car has been burning an excessive amount of oil and smokes very badly when first started for over almost 2 years. The check engine light started coming on recently and car runs rough and shuts off. I took it to my service repair shop and was told that it's an internal problem in the engine and he checked and said Kia had a recall on Sedona for internal engine issues. I checked and can't find the recall that the repair shop found. …”

NHTSA complaint #11308162, filed 2020-02, 105,000 miles

Body and structure: “The sliding passenger doors of the van do not completely latch. Driving down the highway when door alarm starts going off and sliding door starts opening up. At that point I have to pull over and power off the doors and try to get them to latch with power again. If that doesn't work. I have to have one of my kids hold the doors shut with their foot until we can get home safely. This only happens intermittently. Other times loading into the van; the door will act like it's latching and then door alarm goes off and beeps and ricochets open again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11407244, filed 2021-04, 97,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

41% of the 27 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,257 and 94,000 miles.

22%0–1011%10–257%25–5022%50–7519%75–10019%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (27 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2015201720197202120232026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Kia Sedona. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sedona · VAN FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 13.6% risk

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Kia Sedona version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sedona FWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172320$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Kia Sedona → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 73 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 73 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Sedona

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021106,8000521—Not enough data
20202065,2451521—Rising
20193930,000252113 · FewerRising
20184916,895352028 · FewerRising
201713440,000452054 · TypicalRising
201629769,000452084 · MoreRising
201514055,000352050 · TypicalRising
20143960,00015200 · FewerFalling
201210870,0005—2165 · MoreFalling
20116579,6606—2139 · TypicalFalling
20103279,8455—1914 · FewerStable
20094845,7125—1852 · TypicalFalling
200817052,8465—1884 · MoreFalling
200715770,6746—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200638583,2507—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200518525,0002—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200417645,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200316348,0004—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200219850,0003—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Kia Sedona model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2014 Kia Sedona as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Kia Sedona is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 12 complaints (31% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 10.

Has the 2014 Kia Sedona been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Kia Sedona do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Kia Sedona 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Kia Sedona get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Kia Sedona (Sedona, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Kia Sedona reported?

Among the 27 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,257 and 94,000 miles; 41% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.