2014 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
36/100
#8 most-complained of 12 Sedona years
The 2014 Kia Sedona has 39 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 36, ranking 8th out of 12 model years and earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Sedona years. Electrical System issues are the top problem area at 33% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 23 hwy
Top 2014 Kia Sedona problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report wiring harnesses smoking or catching fire under the front panel while driving at low speeds.
- Some describe the engine surging with rising RPMs while coming to a stop, leading to a rear-end crash in one case.
- Others report the accelerator pedal failing to respond immediately, requiring several taps before the engine advances RPM.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a severe front-impact crash that totaled the vehicle.
- Owners describe the wiper motor failing repeatedly in snowy conditions, reducing visibility while driving.
- Some report the vehicle unexpectedly slowing and stopping in a roadway without the brake pedal being pressed.
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?
- NHTSA lists 39 complaints for the 2014 Sedona with a Complaint Index of 36, giving it a 'Good' verdict compared to other Sedona model years, ranking 8th worst out of 12 years tracked.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Kia Sedona?
- Electrical System complaints are the most common, making up 33% of all complaints (13 of 39), with a median failure mileage of 74,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 16V389000) covering 2006-2014 Sedona vehicles for a secondary hood latch that may bind and fail to fully engage; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 Sedona compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 36 is lower than 2015 (82), 2016 (100), and 2017 (91), which are all rated 'Avoid,' making 2014 a comparatively better year for the Sedona.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Kia Sedona?
- EPA rates the 2014 Sedona at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.