2020 Kia Sedona Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Kia Sedona, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after checking the dipstick. The driver's side window was stuck in the down position. The contact depressed the window button, but the window failed to roll up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11570716, filed 2024-02, 79,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred when the dealer attempted to test-drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11676231, filed 2025-07, 77,000 miles“Driving down the interstate at 70mph and the vehicle suddenly began to brake and the forward collision warning light illuminated along with the check engine light. The car stopped on the interstate and this happened at 1:15 am and it was in a rural area and it was pitch black outside. Luckily no one plowed into the back of the car. Was able to restart the car and was barely able to get it to the side of the road before it shut down again. 6 miles to the nearest exit attempted to get the car off the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11430054, filed 2021-08Related recalls
- 20V399000Jul 8, 2020Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened…Covers: Kia Sedona 2020
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2018 | 11 | 22% |
| 2017 | 23 | 17% |
| 2016 | 46 | 15% |
| 2015 | 37 | 26% |
| 2014 | 12 | 31% |
| 2012 | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 | 45 | 26% |
| 2007 | 40 | 25% |
| 2006 | 79 | 21% |
| 2005 | 22 | 12% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 18% |
| 2002 | 50 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2020 Kia Sedona
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology