2020 Kia Sedona recalls and problems

The 2020 Kia Sedona has 1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2019 model; the 2020 may differ in details. Photo: 2019 Kia Sedona by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2020 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 19 Sedona model years — 18th most.

1recalls

20complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

65,245median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jul 8, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V399000 · 5,385 vehicles

Problem: Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.

Risk: If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Kia Sedona years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Kia Sedona have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Kia Sedona, the latest from Jul 8, 2020 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Sedona?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (5), structure (5), electrical system (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.