2014 Kia SEDONA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 39 complaints (28.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 10.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 10.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Electrical System: 11; Unknown Or Other: 10; Engine: 9; Structure:Body: 5; Air Bags: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 6; 2017: 1; 2018: 5; 2019: 7; 2020: 3; 2021: 6; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10606903 · 2014-06-30 (June 30, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE SURGED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A RAPID INCREASE IN THE RPMS ALSO OCCURRED DURING THE MALFUNCTION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS CLEANED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10606903 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10664764 · 2014-12-17 (December 17, 2014)
AT VARIOUS TIMES WHEN WE DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND. UNTIL WE TAP ON THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES THEN THE ENGINE RPM'S WILL ADVANCE. THIS CONDITION IS VERY HAZARDOUS BECAUSE IF WE ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO MOVING TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY MOVE AT ENGINE IDLE SPEED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH OR EVEN DEATH AS WE NEVER KNOW WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL FAIL TO ACCELERATE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10664764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10730892 · 2015-06-29 (June 29, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 09/03/15*LJ UPDATED 11/01/2017*CN
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10730892 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10824552 · 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)
MY WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE BECAUSE OF SNOW AT A COST OF $168.00 I HAVE HAD MANY CARS AND NONE THAT COULD NOT BE USED IN THE SNOW. WHEN IT STOPS I AM DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY I CAN NOT SEE COULD BE IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. I FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,642 miles reported. Look up ODI 10824552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10837349 · 2016-02-21 (February 21, 2016)
I WAS DRIVING THE 2014 KIA SORENTO ON US27 IN CINCINNATI, OHIO (55MPH ZONE) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED (I WASN'T PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL) AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROADWAY. I HAD TO FLOOR THE GAS TO GET IT TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THERE WAS A ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING WHEN I FINALLY GOT OUT OF THE ROAD. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DURING THE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL KIA DEALER. THEY SAID IT HAD 5 MAJOR CODES ON DIAGNOSTIC, THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10837349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10860143 · 2016-04-18 (April 18, 2016)
RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I PRESS THE SIDE BUTTON, BUT AM UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO THE PARK POSITION. NOW, I AM UNABLE TO PLACE IN PARK, AND MUST SHUT THE CAR OFF IN NEUTRAL. DOING SO MEANS I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS MOTIONLESS AND MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKES. THIS COULD BECOME A MAJOR PROBLEM, NOT ONLY IN THEFTS, BUT ANYWHERE IN PUBLIC THAT YOU MUST PARK IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,257 miles reported. Look up ODI 10860143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10873796 · 2016-06-13 (June 13, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK AND ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, ALL DOORS INDEPENDENTLY UNLOCKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,300. ...UPDATED 08/15/16 *BF *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 7,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10873796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10873812 · 2016-06-13 (June 13, 2016)
CYBER SECURITY ISSUE: WHEN DRIVER STOPS CAR: DOOR UN-LOCK 100X/DAY, CONSTANT BATTLE FOR SECURITY. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX IT, BUT REALLY THERE IS. SOFTWARE PATCH FROM KIA WOULD ALLOW DEALER WITH SCAN TOOL TO CHANGE PREFERENCES SO THAT THE DOOR LOCKS STAY LOCKED UNTIL USER DETERMINES THAT THE "COAST IS CLEAR" OF CRIMINALS, TERRORISTS, CARJACKERS, KIDNAPPERS, KILLERS, ROBBERS, RAPISTS,ETC THIS MAY SOUND INNOCUOUS BUT THE REALITY IS: IF DRIVER UNLOCKS JUST THE DRIVER DOOR, THE ALL OTHER DOORS INCLUDING TAILGATE UNLOCK MAKING CAR OP…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10873812 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V389000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 2016-06-01 (June 1, 2016)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗