2015 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
82/100
#3 most-complained of 12 Sedona years
The 2015 Kia Sedona ranks 3rd worst out of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 82 and 138 complaints tied mainly to engine and electrical problems. It carries 3 recalls and is rated Avoid relative to other Sedona years.
- Complaints
- 138
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 24 hwy
Top 2015 Kia Sedona problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine53 (38%)
- Electrical System47 (34%)
- Structure & Body26 (19%)
- Airbags11 (8%)
- Other11 (8%)
- Brakes6 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (3%)
- Fuel System3 (2%)
- Steering2 (1%)
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail without warning at low speeds, in some cases leading to a crash into a garage or another vehicle.
- Engine compartments have caught fire, sometimes preceded by dash lights malfunctioning and smoke filling the cabin before the engine shuts off.
- Owners describe engine rod failures that puncture the engine block, spilling oil and igniting a fire while driving.
- Electrical shorts have caused vehicles to catch fire, including one case where a dealer found a short circuit after a battery replacement.
- Power sliding doors and side panels have opened unexpectedly or failed to close properly.
- Backup and seatbelt chimes were reported as too quiet to hear, with dealers unable to increase the volume.
2015 Kia Sedona recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V725000Sep 17, 2021Electrical System88,576 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Risk: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
- NHTSA 19V109000Feb 19, 2019Electrical System94,389 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Risk: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
- NHTSA 18V338000May 23, 2018Structure & Body106,428 vehicles
Structure:body:door
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Risk: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
2015 Kia Sedona fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24 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.
2015 compared with other Sedona years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2015 Kia Sedona?
- NHTSA data ranks the 2015 Sedona 3rd worst out of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 82 and 138 complaints, mostly tied to engine and electrical problems, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Sedona years.
- Does the 2015 Kia Sedona have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Sedona, covering Smart Junction Box software (electrical system), an occupant detection wiring harness, and a power sliding door that may not auto-reverse.
- What is the most common problem on the 2015 Kia Sedona?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 53 of 138 complaints (38% share), with a median mileage at failure of 86,000 miles.
- How does the 2015 Sedona compare to other years?
- The 2015 Sedona's complaint index of 82 is worse than the 2014 (36) and 2018 (45) model years, but better than the 2016 Sedona, which has the highest index at 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Kia Sedona?
- The EPA rates the 2015 Sedona at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.