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2009 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Kia Sedona, 31% of all 48 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 27,800 miles.

Engine complaints
15
31% of 48
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
27,800 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Kia Sedona engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2010, latest Nov 8, 2018.

2009 Kia Sedona engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2010Dec 2010Sep 2011Jun 2012Oct 2014
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Nov 2018; peak Dec 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Kia Sedona have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Kia Sedona, 31% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 27,800 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Kia Sedona has the most engine complaints (152), compared with 15 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Kia Sedona?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.