CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Kia Sedona has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (60 reports).
2017 Kia Sedona recalls
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
The Air Bag Control Unit cover may touch a memory chip on the circuit board inside the unit and damage the electrical circuit.
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 2017 Kia Sedona problems
Problem areas named in the 134 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 60 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
White paint is peeling off and flaking away, far more than I would expect from normal wear.
The transmission doesnt know what gear it it in. Code p0705
on 8/6/26 my wife was driving home when the Sedona Van began emitting white smoke and started making a whining noise. Little did we know the head bolts had pulled out of the engine causing the head gasket to blow and coolant to leak and total engine failure. Safety risk was engine could have seized in the middle of my wife driving home which could have caused a sudden crash. Vehicle was taken to dealership which confirmed total engine failure due to the well-documented engine failures of the 3.3L V6 Lamda - II engines. Dealership stated my VIN # was NOT included in the extended warranty that the NHTSA mandated KIA provide due to this well-documented problem. I was told the extended warranty
White Pearl paint is flaking/peeling of for no apparent reason.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact mention he pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle and when he lifted the hood of the vehicle, he noticed flames coming from the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention. There was no police report filed. The fire department did not show at the scene to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle is currently still at the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,658.
2017 Kia Sedona questions
Does the 2017 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Kia Sedona: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; 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 2017 Kia Sedona?
Based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (60), Unknown Or Other (27), Electrical System (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.