Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Kia Sedona problems
Owners filed 157 complaints about the 2007 Kia Sedona with NHTSA between Jul 2007 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (40).
Complaints
157
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
8
Reported by owners
Injuries
11
People reported injured
Deaths
3
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system40
- Structure22
- Vehicle speed control21
- Suspension20
- Latches/locks/linkages18
- Electronic stability control (esc)18
- Service brakes15
- Exterior lighting13
- Engine10
- Air bags9
- Power train8
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Fuel/propulsion system4
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
7
18
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
40 reports6 fires1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while his son was in the driveway about to drive off, the vehicle started smoking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact would replace the parts. The contact stated that the manufacturer was delaying the repair and the buyback process. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The manufacturer offered a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.”
Structure
22 reports
“The sliding doors do not work all of the time I’ve had to climb through the front to the back seat to get my child or pull my child out through the back window. The cigarette lighter/charger port works and then it doesn’t, there are many electrical issues with things functioning properly”
Vehicle speed control
21 reports2 crashes
“WHEN YOU PRESS GAS PEDAL AND CAR ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK IT HAPPENS TO ME A COUPLE TIMES THIS MONTH I BELIEVE THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALL FOR THE GAS PEDAL THANK YOU”
Suspension
20 reports2 related recalls
“I PURCHASED IN 2008. I HAVE HEARD THE AXLE OR TIRE ROD MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE ON EVERY BUMP OR DIP. EVERYTIME I MENTION TO SHOP MECHANIC AND THEY CHECK, THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. AFTER 96000 MILES THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT GIVE ME A ALIGNMENT BECAUSE I NEED NEW TIRE RODS. THE SAME VEHICLE I HAVE COMPLAINED FOR 9 YEARS.”
Latches/locks/linkages
18 reports1 fire1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she was informed that smoke was emanating from the vehicle, after which she observed flames emanating from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Bystanders were able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. Local emergency services arrived. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood suddenly unlatched, opened, and smashed into the front windshield. The contact was able to safely pull to the shoulder of the roadway, and attempted to close the hood, but the latch failed to remain secure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…”
Electronic stability control (esc)
18 reports1 fire
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ESC and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake light independently activated while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed stop light switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the recall was not associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.