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2017 Kia Sedona Electrical system Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
17%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Kia Sedona, 17% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“The rear view camera setting engages whenever the car is put into reverse. The driver comes to rely on the backup camera. Several times the backup camera fails to turn on and can not be manually turned on. I feel that there is a correlation between turning the car on and putting it into reverse quickly however I can not reproduce this at will. This has happened 10+ times. I have also noticed on some but not all occasions that after reversing, when I put the car in drive, suddenly the backup camera does engage although I'm now driving forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11301934, filed 2020-01, 30,000 miles

“Since january 2020 I have been experiencing malfunctioning electrical issues both while driving and standing still. Without me needing the use of my wipers they will turn on all by themselves while in the off position. This would be both front and rear wipers. As I try to turn them off by moving the wiper arm up and down at times the speed won't change at all or for example the highest speed level would work at the lowest speed level. As well the high beam would activate throughout different times during these occurrences. I also experienced the headlights turning off while night driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11337324, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles

“Images on the backup camera is intermittently very difficult to see. This is easy to reproduce when backing out of a covered garage into sunlight. While the entire car is in the shade the image is clear, however as soon as the camera on the back of the car hits the sun, the image becomes very difficult to see. It is blown out and very white. As soon as the front of the car where the light sensor is hits the sunlight the backup image adjusts and is clear and effective. …”

NHTSA complaint #11301935, filed 2020-01, 30,000 miles

“The driver side back door does not stop if there is something there. It almost closed on my son who had to get out of the way fast because it closed and didn't sense he was there.”

NHTSA complaint #11123985, filed 2018-09, 26,000 miles

“Engine seized. Purchased car on 9-16-24. One 9-17-24 I went to Valvoline and purchased a full synthetic oil change. Within 2000 miles driven since oil change mechanic advised that there was no oil and no leaks. Valvoline assisted my mechanic in the investigation and claimed the Sedona had a oil consumption issues. Manufacturing issues. Car shut off while driving. No light illuminated prior to the shut off and even with no oil there is no check engine light or oil pressure warning.”

NHTSA complaint #11626591, filed 2024-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
2020315%
2019410%
20181122%
20172317%
20164615%
20153726%
20141231%
20123331%
20111218%
2010722%
2009817%
20084526%
20074025%
20067921%
20052212%
20041810%
20032918%
20025025%

Other parts of the 2017 Kia Sedona

Engine
60 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Sedona

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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