2016 Kia Sedona Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 297 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Kia Sedona, 1% of the 297 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“Since the lease from nemet Kia started in june 2016 the exterior of windshield has had a film that smears the window and obstructs driver view in the rain. When dry the window is clear but in the rain the film becomes an issue. There wasn't much rain during the summer so I dealt with it hoping it would wear off through regular use of the wipers. I have also cleaned the glass numerous times with negative results. When the car came in for the first service in sept. 2016 the tech tried to remove the film but they could not address it properly (noted on work receipt) and the film is still there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10927129, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the sun roof spontaneously shattered while driving 65 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to jeffrey Kia (30900 gratiot ave, roseville, mi), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. Updated 8/13/18”
NHTSA complaint #11045567, filed 2017-11, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109858May 1, 2017PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY…
- 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…
- 10080100Jan 4, 2016Tsb: windshield cowl, blower motor and/or resistor replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure for replacement of the windshield cowl, blower motor and/or resistor of some…
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 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 complaintsSteering
6 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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