Short answer
Among Kia Sedona model years through 2024, 2021 has the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (0) and 2006 has the most (7). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
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Kia Sedona: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 20 (2002–2021)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 24
- Fewest recalls
- 2021 (0)
- Most recalls
- 2006 (7)
- Most recalled system
- Electrical system (18)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2014, 2015, 2016 and 5 more years
Kia Sedona Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 5 stars | None on record |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 stars | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 stars | Air bags, Seat belts |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 stars | Electrical system, Air bags |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 stars | Electrical system, Air bags |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 stars | Electrical system, Power train |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 stars | Electrical system |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 stars | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2013 | 1 | Not rated | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 | 5 | Not rated | Suspension, Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2011 | 6 | Not rated | Suspension, Air bags, Exterior lighting |
| 2010 | 5 | Not rated | Suspension, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2009 | 5 | Not rated | Suspension, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2008 | 5 | Not rated | Suspension, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2007 | 6 | Not rated | Exterior lighting, Suspension, Electrical system |
| 2006 | 7 | Not rated | Electrical system, Suspension, Exterior lighting |
| 2005 | 2 | Not rated | Vehicle speed control, Wheels |
| 2004 | 3 | Not rated | Seats, Vehicle speed control, Wheels |
| 2003 | 5 | Not rated | Vehicle speed control, Seats, Service brakes, air |
| 2002 | 4 | Not rated | Seats, Seat belts, Vehicle speed control |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20210 recalls
- 20201 recall
- 20192 recalls
- 20183 recalls
- 20174 recalls
- 20164 recalls
- 20153 recalls
- 20141 recall
- 20131 recall
- 20125 recalls
- 20116 recalls
- 20105 recalls
- 20095 recalls
- 20085 recalls
- 20076 recalls
- 20067 recalls
- 20052 recalls
- 20043 recalls
- 20035 recalls
- 20024 recalls
Kia Sedona: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Kia Sedona recalls are electrical system (18), suspension (14), latches/locks/linkages (9), exterior lighting (7) and air bags (5). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 8 of these 20 model years, and 2014, 2015, 2016 and 5 more years earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Kia Sedona Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Kia Sedona?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2021 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 0 each.
Which Kia Sedona model years have the most recalls?
2006 has the most, with 7 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Sedona", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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