2021 Kia Sedona Problems & Complaints

Better than average80% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Sedona at the same age

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2021 Kia Sedona with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 80% fewer than a typical Sedona model year at the same age, making the 2021 one of the better Sedona years. The most reported problem area is the speed control & acceleration (2 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles).

10complaints
0recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2021 Kia Sedona problems

  • Speed control & acceleration~7,000 miles
    220%
  • Driver assistance~7,000 miles
    220%
  • Other / not specified
    220%
  • Wheels & tires
    220%
  • Engine & cooling
    220%
  • Electrical system
    220%
  • Air bags
    110%
  • Seat belts
    110%
  • Lights
    110%
  • Body & structure
    110%

Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Kia Sedona complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Kia Sedona. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Sedona years: 2010, 2021, 2014. Years to avoid: 2006, 2016, 2002, 2004. Compare all years →

2021 Kia Sedona engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.3L 6-cyl8-speed automaticFWD18 / 24 / 21

EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Kia Sedona a good car?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 Sedona rates better than average: 80% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Sedona at the same age. It is one of the best Sedona years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Kia Sedona?

The speed control & acceleration — 2 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and wheels & tires (2).

How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Kia Sedona. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Kia Sedona?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2021 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2016, 2002 and 2004. See the full Kia Sedona years comparison.

At what mileage do 2021 Kia Sedona problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 7,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.