2014 Kia Sedona problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Electrical System (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2016-06-01 · campaign 16V389000 · 219,800 vehicles
Defect: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Service bulletins (73)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-06-09 · CS2311_TSB_R4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition: cylinder protector & decal installation (cs2311) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provi
Structure:body 2026-06-08 · CS2312_TSB_R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (cs2312) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin prov
Structure:body 2026-02-19 · TSB_CS2312_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (cs2312) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin prov
Structure:body 2025-12-19 · CS2311_OWNR_PC201 · Other
customer satisfaction campaign: postcard owner renotification (cs2311) - this document is the owner renotification advising that kia is conducting customer satisfaction campaign. kia has developed a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade and can be installed at the ignition
Structure:body 2025-12-18 · TSB_CS2312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (cs2312) - this bulletin provides information to install a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector on certain 2010-2022my kia vehicles outlined on page 19, which may not have bee
Structure:body 2025-12-17 · CS2312_OWNR · Other
customer satisfaction campaign: owner notification (cs2312) - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is conducting customer satisfaction campaign. a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been made available to owners of eligible kia model vehicles free
Showing the 6 most recent of 73 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-28 · Engine“in xxx, my 2014 kia sedona suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure matching the known 3.3l lambda v6 factory defect. the engine block threads stripped out, destroying the head gasket and causing extreme, immediate loss of radiator fluid and over-pressurization of the coolant expansion tank. a professional mechanic provided an engine replace…”
2026-03-02 · Visibility:windshield · 127,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 kia sedona. the contact stated that while driving in sunlight, the contact became aware of bubbles on the windshield, causing blurred vision while driving. the dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not inspected. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mil…”
2024-01-24 · Service Brakes“intermittent brake light reporting since november and repaired for leaking fluid. december it continued and been leaking brake fluid. 3 seperate repair companies assessed and found the same issue that the brake module needs to be replaced and electrical compromised. the vehicle is currently at the kia dealership (cowboy kia, conroe, tx) awaiting re…”
2023-10-15 · Electrical System · 106,080 mi“two issues: 1. latch on rear hatch back 2. buttons on ceiling for side doors became inoperative problems started after my first recall, but these were sporadic, so it was easy to dismiss it because the dealer was cooperative and professional. but now, i noticed there are no recalls other than complaints about the same issues. i suspect t…”
2023-07-01 · Unknown Or Other“had anti-theft software installed. campaign cs2308a by dealership. after install, console buttons for power sliding rear doors don't work. dealership had vehicle for 5 days and couldn't find fix. recall campaign is a joke. causes more problems than fixing issue of thief.…”
2023-03-27 · Air Bags“please do recall on this 2014 kia sedona, only 53,000 miles, for bad airbag system 2014 kia airbag light on instr panel comes on, then off, then stays on. i took it to kia dealer and they said it was the ocs (passenger occupant sensor) in the seat, but when i sit in the drivers seat and with both seatbelts latched, i can press down on pass seat …”
2022-08-16 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“fire and smoke appeared from crevice of right side of hood while driving.temp.gauge shot up and engine over heated.shut car off at hotel and restarted kia sedona next morning to take to a tulsa,ok nearby dealership.it performed weakly with a thumping sound albeit without over heating.service dept at midtownkia on 4747 s yale; informed me i need an …”
2022-07-31 · Unknown Or Other“the sliding doors of the van do not stay closed. we could be driving down the road when they open and the chime starts going off. we find this is commonly associated with the scenerios right after the auto-close mechanism closes the door. (this is another issue as it does not reliably close the door.) to resolve the door suddenly opening situatio…”
2021-10-22 · Structure:body:door · 52,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 kia sedona. the contact stated that the passenger’s side sliding door failed to open as needed. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing a control module replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of …”
2021-10-05 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was involved in an auto accident on september 28, 2021 which totalled my 2014 kia sedona. the crash was severe and was a front impact accident which spun the van 45 degrees and into a tree branch. none of the airbags on the vehicle deployed. the vehicle is not available for inspection. there were no airbag recalls or warning lights prior to this …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.