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2017 Kia Sedona

Gas
Minivan - 2WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
73 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA133
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
202120202019201820172016

The 2017 Kia Sedona is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sedona SX, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 133 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Sedona SXGasFWD3.3L 6-cyl182521$2,950
SedonaGasFWD3.3L 6-cyl182420$3,100
Sedona SXLGasFWD3.3L 6-cyl172219$3,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37355, 37354, 37356.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Air Bags

SC226
410,619 vehicles
ProblemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.RiskAir bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign 22V031000reported Jan 25, 2022Kia Motors America
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Exterior Lighting

SC217
88,576 vehicles
ProblemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.RiskA turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
NHTSA campaign 21V725000reported Sep 17, 2021Kia Motors America
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Electrical System

SC175
94,389 vehicles
ProblemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.RiskIf a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.FixKia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
NHTSA campaign 19V109000reported Feb 19, 2019Kia Motors America
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Structure

SC164
106,428 vehicles
ProblemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.RiskIf the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.FixKia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
NHTSA campaign 18V338000reported May 23, 2018Kia Motors America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
133complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 11 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 1 · 2017: 3 · 2018: 8 · 2019: 6 · 2020: 9 · 2021: 11 · 2022: 17 · 2023: 15 · 2024: 30 · 2025: 20 · 2026: 13

Most-cited components

Engine60
Unspecified27
Electrical System23
Structure14
Air Bags13
Exterior Lighting11

What owners describe

“the engine failed do to lack of oil, no oil light lite. No warning that the engine used up all the oil”Nov 17, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle began to drive rough. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local service center to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that cyl…”Nov 8, 2022 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report
“The left side sliding door does not completely latch when closing. I have looked for obstruction and do not see any. I and my children are very concerned that we will not completely shut the door thus causing it to open when in transit or turning resulting in an unnecessary accident, injury or fatality. Whomever is dri…”Oct 4, 2022 · Structure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆13%

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Other Sedona model years

A

2021 Kia Sedona

0 recalls · 9 complaints

B

2020 Kia Sedona

1 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2019 Kia Sedona

2 recalls · 37 complaints

C

2018 Kia Sedona

3 recalls · 48 complaints

C

2016 Kia Sedona

4 recalls · 295 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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