YearToAvoid

2005 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Kia Sedona, 20% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Engine complaints
37
20% of 185
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Kia Sedona engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 29, 2005, latest Aug 13, 2021.

2005 Kia Sedona engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2005Dec 2006Feb 2008Jun 2013Feb 2015Apr 2016May 2019
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Aug 2021; peak Sep 2005 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Kia Sedona

  1. NHTSA 05V329000Jul 20, 2005Engine118,447 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:cables

    On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.

    Risk: This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Engine complaints by Sedona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (20%)
  2. 200651 (13%)
  3. 200737 (24%)
  4. 200850 (29%)
  5. 200915 (31%)
  6. 20104 (13%)
  7. 201118 (28%)
  8. 201226 (24%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 201411 (28%)
  11. 201553 (38%)
  12. 2016152 (51%)
  13. 201763 (47%)
  14. 201822 (46%)
  15. 201911 (29%)
  16. 20205 (25%)
  17. 20213 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have engine problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Kia Sedona, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Kia Sedona has the most engine complaints (152), compared with 37 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Kia Sedona?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Sedona concerns the engine: 05V329000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.