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2016 Kia Sedona Steering Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 297 total for the year
Median mileage
1,041miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Kia Sedona, 2% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,041 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.

“Rented a car from the airport in denver and it was the last 4 cars on there lot. I was driving the car lost in denver car was pulling to the center of the caron both sides. I said there is something wrong with this car. I was looking for street signs about 20 MPH and the car took off and hit 2 cars the air bags went off I let go of streeing wheel and the car was towed to the salvage lot in 20 days rental place never contacted me put money back in my acct and never gave me my things in travel. Now I have to get a lawyer to defend me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11001982, filed 2017-06, 1,041 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

“I have a 2016 kia sedona. Engines on the vehicle have been known to be bad and I already had 1 engine replaced under their extended warranty that covers to 150000 miles after a blown head gasket. I got a new engine 11/2024 however car overheats & coolant leak everywhere&bust hoses. I was told to replace radiator and all cooling/heater hoses, but video show coolant bubbling car still overheating. Replaced one loose hose under warranty. Car overheats again was told to replace relay switch for fan another. …”

NHTSA complaint #11673557, filed 2025-07

“Vehicle shut off while driving for no apparent reason. Vehicle had plenty of fuel and battery measures 12.8 volts with engine off, 13.8 volts when vehicle is on. No error code. Steering and braking stopped working correctly. We were traveling through a parking lot at the time so luckily not at high speed or this could have ended deadly. The vehicle would not immediately start back up, we put it in park, turned the key and the engine would turn over but not start. After 4 or 5 tries it did start, and the only fault to appear was the ABS light which came on and stayed on solid. …”

NHTSA complaint #11573778, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and drove forward about the length of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The contact and the occupants were stranded for an hour. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the starter and informed the contact that the piston or tie rod was fractured. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690730, filed 2025-10, 222,627 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201925%
201812%
201732%
201662%
201521%
201244%
201112%
200936%
200842%
200732%
2006215%
2005148%
20042213%
200332%
200295%

Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sedona

Engine
148 complaints
Electrical system
46 complaints
Exterior lighting
37 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Engine 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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