CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Kia Sedona has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 5 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (22 reports).
2018 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.
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 2018 Kia Sedona problems
Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 22 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
I was driving, my car just stopped, couldnât start, started smoking and started on fire.
2018 Kia Sedona lx stalled while my wife was driving on the highway. No warning lights were on until the vehicle lost all power. Luckily my wife was able to pull the car safely to the side. The vehicle only has 36960 miles. Brought vehicle to the dealer and they said engine was seized. That Kia would not attempt a repair unless I gave copies of oil/oil filters from oil changes that I performed. I did not have these so Kia is not honoring the warranty. I changed the oil every year regardless of the miles. Did not miss. The oil is clean as I just changed the oil a couple months ago. Someone could have been killed. We got that van for our disabled adult son. Thankfully he wasnât in the vehicl
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with alternator failure; however, the battery was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that after his wife had pulled into the driveway, the instrument panel turned blank, and the driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The driver turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle cooled down. The contact stated that upon attempting to restart the vehicle later in the evening, the vehicle failed to start. The contact opened the hood and noticed that unknown parts had melted. The vehicl
The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Check Auto Emergency System" was displayed and the brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, an unknown fluid was leaking near the front passengerâs side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and an oil change was performed but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was about 63,000.
The vehicle is a 2018 Kia Sedona with approximately 122,000 miles that experienced a catastrophic engine failure resulting in complete engine seizure. The failure has been identified by an independent mechanic as a rod bearing issue. The engine remains intact and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle is currently not operational and the battery has been disconnected. This vehicle is a family vehicle that regularly transports our four children. At the time of the incident, our [XXX] child was in the vehicle with us. The failure created a serious safety risk. While traveling on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning, creating a hazardous situation in ac
2018 Kia Sedona questions
Does the 2018 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Kia Sedona: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; 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 2018 Kia Sedona?
Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (22), Electrical System (11), Air Bags (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.