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2014 Kia Sedona Electrical system Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
31%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
68,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Kia Sedona, 31% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 2 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.

“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

“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

“I was driving the 2014 Kia sorento on us27 in cincinnati, ohio (55mph zone) and all of a sudden the vehicle slowed (I wasn't pressing the brake pedal) and the vehicle stopped in the middle of a busy roadway. I had to floor the gas to get it to move to the side of the roadway. There was a odor of something burning when I finally got out of the road. The traction control light was illuminated during the time. The vehicle had to be towed to a local Kia dealer. They said it had 5 major codes on diagnostic, they couldn't duplicate the problem that lead me to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10837349, filed 2016-02, 53,000 miles

“Parked on street, went to start vehicle and the vehicle would not start. Had passenger look underneath after testing battery charge and other electrical function. Tried to start again. The starter was throwing sparks. Found out the starter was bad. Have a new part on order at a pricetag of $220 with 94,000 miles on the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11269011, filed 2019-10, 94,000 miles

“Cyber security issue: when driver stops car: door un-lock 100x/day, constant battle for security. Dealer says there is no way to fix it, but really there is. …”

NHTSA complaint #10873812, filed 2016-06, 7,500 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
2020315%
2019410%
20181122%
20172317%
20164615%
20153726%
20141231%
20123331%
20111218%
2010722%
2009817%
20084526%
20074025%
20067921%
20052212%
20041810%
20032918%
20025025%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sedona

Other or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Sedona

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology