CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Kia Sedona has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 14 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (148 reports).
2016 Kia Sedona recalls
Shift Lever May Not Lock, Allowing Rollaway Crashes
Certain 2016 Kia Sedona and Sorento vehicles may have been built with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components.
Turn Signal May Flash the Wrong Direction
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
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
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 2016 Kia Sedona problems
Problem areas named in the 297 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 148 |
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Structure | 25 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
What owners report
In January 2026, I brought my vehicle to a Kia dealership specifically complaining that it was "burning oil." The dealership documented this exact complaint on the invoice, but only repaired external leaks. They failed to perform an oil consumption test, failed to diagnose the internal burning issue, and failed to warn me of any ongoing risk. Approximately four months later, while 400 miles from home en route to vacation and with no warning lights appearing, the engine suffered catastrophic oil starvation and seized. Forced to pay out of pocket for towing, emergency logistics, and an immediate replacement vehicle to continue the trip. An out-of-pocket engine teardown confirmed the internal f
While driving my van I had stopped to put car in reverse to park and as I was putting van back into drive to finish parking the engine quit, I was unable to restart the vehicle, just a click sound. All the lights doors everything electric worked, still purchased a new battery in case that was the issue. There were no service engine lights, oil lights or any other warning signal on the dash. My brother assisted me and checked my oil which was depleted and gummy on the tip. I reached out to a mechanic to see about an engine replacement and after telling him the issue stated I should check with Kia because there has been some issues noted with that particular engine, I have reached out to m
Both Sliding door on left and right side wouldnât close and stayed open for a short period of time. Now the door canât be opened because it doesnât latch.
Total engine failure at 120k miles, no warning signs.
I purchased the minivan as a used car last year and I noticed that the airbag light turned on when a passenger would sit on the front passenger seat. I tried to get a diagnosis ever since but many shops that I brought my minivan to didnât work with airbags. So I eventually brought my minivan to a Kia dealership, Luther Bloomington Kia in Bloomington, Minnesota, and got 2 diagnostics: the first one was on 7/9/26, and the second one was on 8/26/26. Both diagnostics found and confirmed that there is an issue with the occupant seat detector or ocs mat defect, code B149000 dtc (occupant classification system). This matches the Kia recall SC175. This issue is a serious safety concern because the
2016 Kia Sedona questions
Does the 2016 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Kia Sedona: Shift Lever May Not Lock, Allowing Rollaway Crashes; 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 2016 Kia Sedona?
Based on 297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (148), Electrical System (46), Exterior Lighting (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.