2010 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#13 most-complained of 17 Sedona years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Kia Sedona has 32 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #13 highest of 17 Sedona model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (10 complaints, 31% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 23 hwy
Top 2010 Kia Sedona problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes10 (31%)
- Electrical System10 (31%)
- Structure & Body5 (16%)
- Engine4 (13%)
- Fuel System3 (9%)
- Other3 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (9%)
- Airbags2 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
2010 Kia Sedona recalls
5 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.
2010 Kia Sedona fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2010 compared with other Sedona years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Kia Sedona a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Kia Sedona ranks #13 of 17 among Sedona model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 32 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kia Sedona?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (10 complaints), electrical system (10 complaints), and structure & body (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 79,845 miles.
- Does the 2010 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Kia Sedona, most recently reported 2020, covering brakes, suspension, wheels & tires, structure & body, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Kia Sedona?
- EPA rates the 2010 Kia Sedona at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.