2021 Kia Sedona Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2021 Kia Sedona recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2021 Kia Sedona.

Most common 2021 Kia Sedona problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Tires	2
Engine	2
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	1
Seat Belts	1
Lane Departure	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2026-10-14, Engine
This vehicle is burning oil at an alarming rate. Between oil changes it has lost 4 quarts before. I constantly have to check and add oil and have experienced stuck pistons and rough idle due to the oil not being at a safe level. Kia service advisors have admitted there have been reports of this happening with this engine, but no recall or inspection has been initiated to my knowledge. They did just issue an optional emission campaign that I completed, but it is unrelated to the oil burn issue.

2026-08-06, Structure
the drivers side passenger sliding door will not latch or close properly. The door started opening while driving and would not close. Luckily i had no children in the car at the time. The safety of my CHILD or any passenger could have been at risk. Driving while a van door is OPENING. I am taking it to the dealer this morning. Have to figure out how to get it there since the door wont close. Has not been inspected yet. The door ajar started to go off and the door started opening.

2025-10-07, Electrical System
For starters, my lights go out every six months on queue. Cannot find a reason why. My car sputters or shutters when accelerating. I heard other Kia models have recalls due to the same thing. I have had my car in the shop multiple times and no one can figure out why it is doing it. It feels like the belts are slipping or the transmission is slipping or something, but no one can find a legit reason as to why. This has been happening since I bought the car and it has never stopped with anything I have tried to do or I’ve had inspected.

2025-08-28, Engine
The engine started knocking while I was on [XXX] between mile marker [XXX] and [XXX]. This area is under construction with no shoulders to access and pull over. A shutdown in this situation would surely cause a multi-car accident. There were no warning lamps. Car was towed to Ancira Kia in San Antonio. Here is the RO# [XXX] for reference. Also case number from Kia [XXX]. As there is no current Recall Kia refused to take responsibility. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2025-06-17, Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased a brand-new 2021 Kia Sedona in 2021. Since January, we’ve been experiencing an intermittent but serious issue where the vehicle refuses to accelerate or shift beyond a certain point. This issue has put us in dangerous situations multiple times. One incident occurred while crossing a fast-moving, single-lane road—our vehicle would not accelerate to the appropriate speed, placing us at serious risk. On another occasion, while merging onto a highway, the car failed to accelerate, and we feared being rear-ended due to our inability to keep up with traffic. There are no warning lights or error messages to indicate a problem when this occurs. The only temporary solution has be

2021 Kia Sedona questions

Does the 2021 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2021 Kia Sedona at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kia Sedona?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.