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2013 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#12 most-complained of 12 Sedona years

NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2013 Kia Sedona, with 1 recall on record. Among the 12 model years with data, 2013 ranks 12th (best) for reported problems.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2013 Kia Sedona problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2013 Kia Sedona recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2013 compared with other Sedona years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Caution5565621
2012Caution73107521
2013No verdict001—
2014Good3639120
2015Avoid82138320

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Kia Sedona reliable?
NHTSA shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2013 Sedona, the lowest of all 12 model years with data, so it ranks 12th out of 12 in reported problems.
Does the 2013 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Sedona, covering a secondary hood latch that may bind and remain unlatched; Kia's remedy is to replace or clean and lubricate the latch.
How does the 2013 Sedona compare to other Sedona years?
The 2013 model has a complaint index of 0, far below years like 2016 (100) and 2015 (82), which are rated Avoid, making 2013 one of the better years for reported problems.
Are there any do-not-drive recalls on the 2013 Kia Sedona?
No, NHTSA data shows 0 do-not-drive recalls for the 2013 Sedona; its single recall does not carry that designation.

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.