YearToAvoid

2006 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 13% of all 385 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 61,300 miles.

Engine complaints
51
13% of 385
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,300 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Kia Sedona engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 20, 2007, latest Feb 23, 2026.

2006 Kia Sedona engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2007May 2008Jun 2009Apr 2011Jan 2013Dec 2015Apr 2019Jul 2020
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2007 to Feb 2026; peak Jun 2007 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Kia Sedona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 2006 Kia Sedona have engine problems?
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,300 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Kia Sedona has the most engine complaints (152), compared with 51 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Kia Sedona?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Sedona is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.