Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 46 complaints for the 2018 Kia Sedona, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3380002018-23-05

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Kia 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.

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

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19V1090002019-19-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Kia 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.

If 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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 46 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2018 Kia Sedona. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine16

02Electrical System4

03Air Bags3

04Structure2

05Unknown Or Other2

46 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sedona Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

17-18city

22-25hwy

$2,100-$2,300/yr

The 2018 Kia Sedona delivers 19 to 21 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Sedona SX - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Sedona - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Sedona SXL - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Kia Sedona

34States

29%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 15%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

4515%

TXTexas

238%

PAPennsylvania

186%

GAGeorgia

176%

DEDelaware

155%

WAWashington

145%

CACalifornia

145%

OHOhio

134%

ILIllinois

114%

INIndiana

114%

MOMissouri

103%

AZArizona

93%

MIMichigan

93%

DCWashington DC

83%

MDMaryland

62%

NENebraska

62%

NCNorth Carolina

62%

OK6

NJ5

NY5

AL4

OR4

CO4

TN4

ND3

RI3

HI2

IA2

ID2

VA2

NM2

WV2

KY2

CT2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

Buying a 2018 Kia Sedona?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2018 Kia Sedona a good car to buy?

The 2018 Kia Sedona has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Kia Sedona?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2018 Kia Sedona. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Kia Sedona?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $263 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2018 Kia Sedona?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Kia Sedona, based on 46 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.