2014 Kia Sedona Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Kia Sedona has a complaint index of 19, the lowest among the model years listed except 2020 and 2021, earning a Best verdict. It has 39 complaints, 1 recall, 2 fires, 2 crashes, and no deaths.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 19/100
- #14 of 17 Sedona years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 39
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2014 Kia Sedona problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (33%)
- Engine11 (28%)
- Other11 (28%)
- Structure & Body8 (21%)
- Airbags3 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (8%)
- Brakes2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Wiring harness under the front panel smoked while the vehicle was being driven at low speed.
- Fire and smoke appeared near the hood while driving, followed by the temperature gauge spiking and the engine overheating.
- Engine failed to respond to accelerator input, requiring the driver to tap the pedal repeatedly before the RPMs would rise.
- Airbags failed to deploy during a severe front-impact crash that totaled the vehicle.
- Wiper motor stopped working in snowy conditions and needed repeated repair.
- Vehicle slowed and stopped unexpectedly in the middle of the road without the brake pedal being pressed, accompanied by a burning smell.
2014 Kia Sedona recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2014 Kia Sedona fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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.
2014 compared with other Sedona years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Kia Sedona reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Sedona ranks among the better years, with a complaint index of 19 and a Best verdict relative to other Sedona model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Sedona?
- Electrical System complaints make up 33% of reports (13 complaints), followed by Engine issues at 28% (11 complaints) and Structure & Body issues at 21% (8 complaints).
- Does the 2014 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V389000) covers a secondary hood latch that may bind and not fully secure the hood.
- How does the 2014 Sedona compare to other Sedona years?
- With a complaint index of 19, the 2014 Sedona ranks 14th worst out of 17 model years with data, making it one of the lower-complaint years, well below years like 2006 (index 94) and 2016 (index 100).