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2016 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

Complaints
148about this part
Share
50%of 297 total for the year
Median mileage
88,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 148 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Kia Sedona, 50% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 11 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving wasn't getting much power then car stopped in the middle of the street I had this issue previously and Kia said it was my fault and I didn't put oil would not repair so I fixed myself now the same exact thing is happening.”

NHTSA complaint #11323642, filed 2020-05, 20,000 miles

“We have a 2016 Kia Sedona, bought in 2017 as a Kia certified. We have had several recalls since our ownership. For the last 2-3 years we have driven it sparingly. We took it to the Kia dealership for regular oil change at 97,000 + miles. There was no mention of any major engine concerns. We again took it in to the Kia dealership, for a spare tire cable issue at 99,186 miles again no mention of engine issues. The Kia dealership performed a multipoint inspection, and repaired a turn signal issue, and suggested some other maintenance items, that would need attention soon, brakes ect. …”

NHTSA complaint #11505224, filed 2023-02, 102,974 miles

“The persistent problem that we have had with our vehicle is the engine shuts down while driving, causing a serious safety hazard. The safety hazard is serious in that, while the vehicle is in motion, power steering shuts off and the brakes are slow to work. Each occurrence has happened when the vehicle is in drive and moving at a speed of approximately 20-25 MPH. This has happened 3 times: - january 29,2017 - january 30, 2017 - february 16, 2017 the circumstances in each instance included driving and maintaining approximately 20-25 MPH. Other factors are unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10969569, filed 2017-03, 750 miles

“No lights on the dash, no maintenance or check engine lights. The van began making noises under the hood and then blowing white smoke from the exhaust. The electrical connectors to the fan were melted and hot. To the cooling fan, radiator, etc. The fan connector caused the car to over heat.”

NHTSA complaint #11576715, filed 2024-03, 138,231 miles

“The vehicle radiator exploded while driving on the freeway. Towed to mechanic radiator replaced and housing. Problem persosted. With a simple pressure test the coolant in the reservoir began to boil immediately meaning there's a cracked engine block.”

NHTSA complaint #11758359, filed 2026-08, 155,326 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
2020525%
20191231%
20182245%
20176045%
201614850%
20155136%
2014923%
20121817%
20111117%
201013%
200936%
200864%
2007106%
2006164%
2005116%
200463%
200353%
200242%

Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sedona

Electrical system
46 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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