2014 Kia Sedona Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Kia Sedona, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.
“My wiper motor had to be repaired twice because of snow at a cost of $168.00 I have had many cars and none that could not be used in the snow. When it stops I am driving on a highway I can not see could be in a very bad accident. I feel there is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10824552, filed 2016-02, 19,642 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving in sunlight, the contact became aware of bubbles on the windshield, causing blurred vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11721501, filed 2026-03, 127,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109855Mar 21, 2017TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior…
- 10109735Aug 4, 2014TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167) - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005…
- 10060135Aug 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10109710Nov 8, 2013TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT -This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 to May 06, 2013, which may experience…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 21 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sedona
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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