2007 Kia Sedona Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Kia Sedona has a complaint index of 88, ranking 3rd worst among 17 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 157 complaints, 6 recalls, and 8 reported fires, with Electrical System issues the top problem area at 32% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 88/100
- #3 of 17 Sedona years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 157
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 3
Top 2007 Kia Sedona problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System50 (32%)
- Structure & Body39 (25%)
- Engine37 (24%)
- Brakes29 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (15%)
- Other11 (7%)
- Airbags9 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
- Fuel System5 (3%)
- Steering3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine compartment catching fire while the vehicle sat parked and unattended, sometimes hours after last being driven.
- Some describe the accelerator sticking or not releasing, forcing a shift into neutral to stop unwanted acceleration.
- Several report airbags failing to deploy during collisions, including head-on crashes at highway speed.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward and striking an object shortly after being parked, with no prior warning noise or light.
- Electrical fires were reported starting under the hood with no ignition key present, in some cases spreading beyond the vehicle.
2007 Kia Sedona recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V088000Feb 14, 2020Brakes228,829 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
- NHTSA 16V387000Jun 1, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires97,884 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133.
- NHTSA 16V389000Jun 1, 2016Structure & Body219,800 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
2007 Kia Sedona fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Sedona years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Kia Sedona reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 Sedona has a complaint index of 88, ranking 3rd worst out of 17 model years, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Sedona years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Sedona?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 32% of all reports (50 complaints, median mileage 84,000), followed by Structure & Body at 25% and Engine at 24%.
- Does the 2007 Kia Sedona have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2007 Sedona covering brakes, suspension, structure/body, and electrical systems, including an ABS module moisture issue and a stop lamp switch recall.
- Did the 2007 Kia Sedona have fires reported?
- Yes, NHTSA complaint data lists 8 fire reports for the 2007 Sedona, including engine compartment fires that occurred while the vehicle was parked.
- How does the 2007 Sedona compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 88 is higher than most other Sedona years except 2006 (94) and 2016 (100), while years like 2020 and 2021 scored much lower with Best verdicts.