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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10199162Jul 9, 2021WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid…
- 10199161Jul 9, 2021WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle…
- 10199052Jul 7, 2021WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY022).
- 10199051Jul 7, 2021WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for…
- 10199050Jul 7, 2021WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is…
- 10089480Feb 19, 2016Owner notification letter (sc127) - dear kia sedona owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to install a bracket in certain 2015-2016 my sedona…
- 10089481Feb 16, 2016Questions and answers (sc127) - 2015-2016 my kia sedona l, lx, and ex vehicles power steering hose voluntary service campaign q & a
- 10089479Feb 16, 2016Dealer parts and service manager memo (sc127) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to install a bracket in certain 2015 -2016 my sedona l, lx…
- 10089478Feb 16, 2016Dealer principal memo (sc127) - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign to install a bracket in certain 2015 and 2016 my sedona l, lx, and ex…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sedona
148 complaintsElectrical 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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