What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Sedona?

By NHTSA complaint count, the engine group leads with 52 of 139 complaints, then electrical with 37 and structure with 19. In the texts we read, owners describe engine stalling or failure and power sliding doors that do not close fully.

Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

Yes, 3. They cover turn signal software (21V725), passenger seat occupant detection wiring (19V109) and power sliding door reversing (18V338). Each has a free dealer remedy.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Kia Sedona?

EPA rates it at 20 combined MPG for the base Sedona, 21 for the SX and 19 for the SXL.

How safe is the 2015 Kia Sedona?

NHTSA rates it 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover.

Is 2015 a good year for the Kia Sedona?

It has 139 complaints. That is more than 2014 with 39 and 2018 with 49, and fewer than 2016 with 297. Counts are not adjusted for sales.

2015 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls and MPG

The 2015 Kia Sedona has 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, and the biggest group names the engine^[1]^[2]. It also has 3 recalls, so check that each one was done before you buy^[3]^[4]^[5].

139owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[6]

19–21MPG combined (EPA)^[7]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[8]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 139 owner complaints for this model year^[1]. Nine mention a fire, 2 mention a crash and 2 mention an injury^[1]. None report a death^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.

Here is how the complaints split by component group:

Component group	Complaints	Fires	Median miles at failure
Engine^[2]	52	4	90,000
Electrical system^[9]	37	3	55,000
Structure^[10]	19	1	40,000
Exterior lighting^[11]	17	0	48,725
Unknown or other^[12]	12	3	not listed
Air bags^[13]	11	0	65,000
Brakes^[14]	6	0	not listed
Seats^[15]	6	1	not listed

We also read a small sample of complaint texts in the top groups. Here is what owners describe.

Engine. In the 12 engine complaints we read, 7 describe the engine stopping, stalling or failing while driving^[2]. Several mention a replacement quote, and 2 describe a fire^[2].
Sliding doors. In the 12 structure complaints we read, 10 describe power sliding doors that do not close or latch fully, and 7 of the 12 mention grinding^[10]. In the electrical sample, 4 of 12 also describe sliding door trouble^[9].
Electrical. Owners also describe dead batteries or no-start problems in 3 of the 12 electrical texts we read, and a burning smell, smoke or fire in 3 of them^[9].
Lights. In the 12 exterior lighting texts we read, 6 describe headlights flickering or going out, often when the turn signal is used^[11]. Four describe a turn signal that blinks the wrong way^[11].

The brake group has only 6 complaints, but 2 of them mention a crash^[14]. Air bags have 11 complaints, with 1 injury^[13].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year^[3]^[4]^[5]. Each one has a free remedy through a dealer.

Turn signal software (21V725). Software in the Smart Junction Box may misread the turn signal switch, so the signal can blink the opposite way from what the driver chose. That raises the risk of a crash. Dealers update the software at no charge. This recall covers certain 2015 to 2017 Sedonas and was dated September 17, 2021^[3].
Passenger seat wiring (19V109). On Sedonas with manually-adjusted front passenger seats, the wiring for the occupant detection system under the seat can break over time. If it breaks, the front passenger air bag may still deploy when a child is in a child seat in front, which raises the risk of injury. Dealers remove a wire harness clip, and replace the seat cushion if the harness is damaged. It was dated February 19, 2019^[4].
Power sliding door (18V338). On Sedonas with a power sliding door, the door may not reverse when something blocks it as it closes. If it closes on a person, there is a higher risk of injury. Dealers reprogram the door module software for free. It was dated May 23, 2018^[5].

Ask the seller for proof that all three were done.

Fuel economy

EPA rates all three listed variants with the same 3.3L 6-cylinder, Automatic (S6), front-wheel drive, and regular fuel^[16]^[7]^[17].

Variant	City	Highway	Combined	Est. annual fuel cost
Sedona^[16]	18	24	20	$3,350
Sedona SX^[7]	18	25	21	$3,200
Sedona SXL^[17]	17	22	19	$3,550

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the front-wheel-drive van 5 stars overall, 5 stars for frontal crash and 5 stars for side crash^[8]. Rollover is rated 4 stars, with a rollover risk of 13.0%^[8].

Engine and size

The EPA test car list shows the 3.3L 6-cylinder rated at 276 hp^[18]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications.

Measure	L/LX/SX	SXL
Length^[19]^[20]	202 in	202 in
Width	78 in	78 in
Height	69 in	69 in
Wheelbase	120 in	120 in
Curb weight	4,414 lb	4,689 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sedona model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[6].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2002	248	4
2003	197	5
2004	213	3
2005	185	2
2006	385	7
2007	157	6
2008	170	5
2009	48	5
2010	32	5
2011	65	6
2012	108	5
2014	39	1
2015	139	3
2016	297	4
2017	134	4
2018	49	3
2019	39	2
2020	20	1
2021	10	0

The 2015 model year has 139 complaints and 3 recalls^[6]. Eight of the 19 years in NHTSA's list have more complaints^[6]. The highest are 2006 with 385, 2016 with 297 and 2002 with 248^[6].

Nearby years look different. 2014 has 39 complaints and 1 recall, 2016 has 297 and 4 recalls, 2017 has 134 and 4 recalls, and 2018 has 49 and 3 recalls^[6]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vans were sold, so treat them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2015 Sedona?

The 2015 Sedona earns 5 stars overall from NHTSA^[8]. Eight of the 19 Sedona years listed have more complaints^[6]. The engine is the most complained-about group, with a median failure mileage of 90,000^[2]. In the 12 structure texts we read, 10 describe power door trouble, so test every power door more than once^[10]. Confirm all three recalls were completed, since each has a free fix^[3]^[4]^[5], and get a pre-purchase inspection and service history, because our data cannot tell you how an individual van was kept.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Sedona?: By NHTSA complaint count, the engine group leads with 52 of 139 complaints, then electrical with 37 and structure with 19^[1]^[2]^[9]^[10]. In the texts we read, owners describe engine stalling or failure and power sliding doors that do not close fully^[2]^[10].
Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have any recalls?: Yes, 3^[3]^[4]^[5]. They cover turn signal software (21V725), passenger seat occupant detection wiring (19V109) and power sliding door reversing (18V338). Each has a free dealer remedy^[3]^[4]^[5].
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Kia Sedona?: EPA rates it at 20 combined MPG for the base Sedona, 21 for the SX and 19 for the SXL^[16]^[7]^[17].
How safe is the 2015 Kia Sedona?: NHTSA rates it 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover^[8].
Is 2015 a good year for the Kia Sedona?: It has 139 complaints^[1]. That is more than 2014 with 39 and 2018 with 49, and fewer than 2016 with 297^[6]. Counts are not adjusted for sales.

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 139 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Kia Sedona (2 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
52 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V725, filed September 17, 2021: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V109, filed February 19, 2019: Electrical System › Wiring. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V338, filed May 23, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Owner complaints and recalls for every Kia Sedona model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sedona SX, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
37 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
19 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,725). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for Sedona, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sedona SXL, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Kia Sedona with 3.3L 6-cylinder: rated 276 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEDONA L/LX/SX 5DR VAN FWD: length 202 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,414 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SEDONA SXL 5DR VAN FWD: length 202 in, width 78 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,689 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Kia Sedona: problems, recalls and fuel economy