YearToAvoid

2006 Kia Sedona Steering Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 5% of all 385 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Steering complaints
21
5% of 385
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Kia Sedona steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2006, latest Dec 1, 2020.

2006 Kia Sedona steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2006Apr 2010Mar 2013Nov 2013Aug 2014Apr 2016Oct 2020
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Dec 2020; peak Apr 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Kia Sedona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sedona model year

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

  1. 200514 (8%)
  2. 200621 (5%)
  3. 20073 (2%)
  4. 20084 (2%)
  5. 20093 (6%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20111 (2%)
  8. 20124 (4%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20152 (1%)
  12. 20166 (2%)
  13. 20173 (2%)
  14. 20181 (2%)
  15. 20192 (5%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have steering problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Kia Sedona has the most steering complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Kia Sedona?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Sedona is classified under steering. 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.