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2015 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 53 of 138 total complaints (38%) filed on the 2015 Kia Sedona, with a median failure mileage of 86,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue area, though owners report the engine seizing, stalling, or catching fire.

Engine complaints
53
38% of 138
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
86,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or dies suddenly while driving at low speed, sometimes multiple times in one day on city streets.
  • Engine throws a rod or seizes up, often preceded by a knocking or ticking noise before losing power completely.
  • Vehicle loses power while driving at highway or city speed with no warning lights beforehand, then shuts off entirely.
  • Engine catches fire after a rod failure punctures the block and spills oil, or after smoke appears near the ground wire.
  • Engine requires full replacement after diagnosis, with owners reporting the failure occurred despite normal oil levels.

When 2015 Kia Sedona engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2015, latest Aug 5, 2026.

2015 Kia Sedona engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2015Apr 2019Mar 2022Jul 2023Feb 2024Jul 2024Feb 2025Jul 2026
53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2024 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Kia Sedona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sedona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20104 (13%)
  2. 201118 (28%)
  3. 201226 (24%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 201411 (28%)
  6. 201553 (38%)
  7. 2016152 (51%)
  8. 201763 (47%)
  9. 201822 (46%)
  10. 201911 (29%)
  11. 20205 (25%)
  12. 20213 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2015 Sedona, which is 38% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2015 Kia Sedona engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area on the 2015 Sedona.
At what mileage do 2015 Sedona engines typically fail?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 86,000 miles.
Did any 2015 Sedona engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
NHTSA data shows 4 fires and 1 crash reported among the complaints filed in this engine complaint area.
How does the 2015 Sedona compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2015 Sedona's engine complaints made up 38% of its total complaints, lower than the 2016 model year's 51% and the 2017 model year's 47%, based on NHTSA data.

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.