2015 Kia Sedona Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Kia Sedona has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 9 fires, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (51 reports).

3Recalls
140Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Kia Sedona recalls

Turn Signal May Flash the Wrong Direction

Recall 21V725Sep 17, 202188,576 vehicles affected

Certain 2015-2017 Kia Sedona vehicles may have a software problem in the Smart Junction Box.

Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy for Child in Front Seat

Recall 19V109Feb 19, 201994,389 vehicles affected

A wiring harness under the manually adjusted front passenger seat can break over time from the seat being occupied.

Sliding Door May Not Reverse If Blocked, Risking Injury

Recall 18V338May 23, 2018106,428 vehicles affected

Certain sliding side doors on these minivans are equipped with a power sliding door system whose software may fail to make the door reverse when its closing path is obstructed.

Most common 2015 Kia Sedona problems

Problem areas named in the 140 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine51
Electrical System37
Structure19
Exterior Lighting17
Unknown Or Other12
Air Bags11
Service Brakes6
Seats6
Power Train4
Wheels3

What owners report

2026-10-23, Engine
Oil consumption is an abnormal rate. Oil needs to be refilled almost every week, and the leak has caused deterioration of spark plugs.
2026-09-30, Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was stolen by hotwiring without alarm or security system triggered
2026-08-26, Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.
2026-08-05, Engine
The check engine light illuminated with diagnostic code P0018 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, Bank 2), first recorded on a scan XXX. The vehicle was taken to a franchised Kia dealership in [XXX] on XXX at 88,719 miles. The dealer performed an engine teardown and provided a written diagnosis on XXX: metal debris on the exhaust camshaft position sensor, damaged camshaft phasers, a sheared camshaft pin, and metal contamination throughout the engine. The dealer states the engine requires either a major timing-system repair or complete engine replacement. This failure mode can cause sudden loss of motive power while driving. There was no crash, no injury, and no fire. The engine remain
2026-07-12, Engine
Was driving down the road with zero issues known, no check engine light, and only 114K miles. There was a sudden noise that was quiet so I turned down the radio, and then within 2 seconds or so a loud bang occurred, followed by a lot of smoke. I looked in the side mirrors and noted flames coming from underneath the van. Pulled over and got my family out.

2015 Kia Sedona questions

Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Kia Sedona: Turn Signal May Flash the Wrong Direction; Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy for Child in Front Seat; Sliding Door May Not Reverse If Blocked, Risking Injury. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Sedona?

Based on 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (51), Electrical System (37), Structure (19).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Kia Sedona has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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