2015 KIA SEDONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
173
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
77
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 KIA SEDONA
The 2015 KIA SEDONA has received a total of 173 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 13 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 77 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (47 complaints), Electrical System (33 complaints), and Structurebody (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 KIA SEDONA
NHTSA has recorded 13 recalls for the 2015 KIA SEDONA, potentially affecting up to 1,193,005 vehicles.
Recall 21V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 21V725000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 88,576 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia 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.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
View full details →Recall 19V109000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 94,389 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Kia 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...
View full details →Recall 18V338000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 106,428 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia 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.
View full details →Recall 18V338000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 106,428 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 KIA SEDONA
173 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KIA SEDONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 47 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My Husband was driving my van with me and my 2 children inside the vehicle and the vehicle lost all power and stalled in the middle of the road and would not restart there was no warning light no noise from the motor or anything. The problem has been confirmed by a independent garage and a Kia dealer this happened on 12/20/25
Van was well cared for. Engine failure occurred while on interstate, causing immediate high-pitched squealing. Problem with 2015 models seems to be known to Kia, and they told us we'd have to replace the engine entirely. No warnings, messages, or symptoms prior to or following failure. Still turns on but afraid to hurt engine further while driving with the terrible noise. We are crushed that such a good vehicle, having been well taken care of and serviced, should have such a distinct, unavoidable, and irreversible loss. Grateful that we were able to pull over, despite the numerous cars surrounding us, and to be safely towed. Won't trust Kia the same way in the future.
Engine burned up all oil. No check engine lights. No active leaks confirmed by dealership. Engine is now damaged
The car has 107,000 miles, and one day while driving, the coolant temperature suddenly spiked. I scheduled an appointment at Kia service (Glassman Kia Michigan), and the available appointment was in four weeks. The local mechanic checked the water pump and, after removing it, determined it was good, but he installed an aftermarket gasket because that's the only one available in local stores. At Kia, they replaced the pump with a new one, but the overheating problem persisted. After the car spent five weeks at the service center, they determined it was the head gasket. They offered me an engine replacement (costing $10,000). They never contacted Kia headquarters about a warranty replacement. Engines in 2015-16 Kia Sedonas have head gasket problems, and apparently, this is covered for 150,000 miles. Why do I have to pay for engine replacement?
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the thermostat gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty because the mileage was over the limit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Safety Rating for the 2015 KIA SEDONA
The 2015 KIA SEDONA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 KIA SEDONA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 77 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 KIA SEDONA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CS2308_TSB_R6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the...
CS2308_TSB_R4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT SOFTWARE LOGIC UPGRADE & DECALL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the...
CS2308B_OWNR2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system should a locked vehicle be the subject of a break-in and theft attempt without...
WTY024_TSB — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 3RD ROW CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WEBBING GUIDE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the 3rd row center seat belt retractor webbing guide associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY024) on 2015-2018MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through December 6,...
WTY024_DP — SEAT BELTS
WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY024. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the 3rd Row Center Seat Belt Retractor Webbing Guide for all 2015-2018...
WTY024_QA — SEAT BELTS
WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY024).
WTY022_OWNR — STEERING
WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting...
WTY022_OWNR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting...
TSB_ELE245 — STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of multi-function switch Assembly associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY022) on 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through March 17, 2016. The multi-function switch assembly is the steering column-mounted stalk that controls...
WTY022_DP — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 KIA SEDONA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SEDONA
- 2010 KIA SEDONA — 48 complaints
- 2011 KIA SEDONA — 82 complaints
- 2012 KIA SEDONA — 144 complaints
- 2013 KIA SEDONA — 0 complaints
- 2014 KIA SEDONA — 53 complaints
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