How common are structure and body complaints for the 2015 Kia Sedona?

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Sedona, which is 19% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Kia Sedona sliding doors?

Yes. Recall 18V338000 covers 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles with a power sliding door that may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed. Kia dealers reprogram the door module software free of charge.

At what mileage do sliding door problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Sedona is 40,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Does the 2015 Sedona have more body complaints than other model years?

The 2015 Sedona's 19% share is close to several other years; the 2020 model year has the highest share at 30%, while 2016 has the most raw complaints at 36.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records 0 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Sedona, along with 2 fire reports.

2015 Kia Sedona Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Kia Sedona, 19% of all 138 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles. Most describe power sliding doors that grind, fail to latch, or reopen on their own, and a related recall (18V338000) covers the door auto-reverse function.

Structure & Body complaints: 26; 19% of 138
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Power sliding doors grind or make a rubbing noise and fail to latch when closing.
Sliding doors sometimes reopen on their own after appearing to close, including while the vehicle is moving.
Owners report having to manually push the rear of the sliding door to get it to engage the locking mechanism.
A side panel/door was reported to open on its own while the vehicle was parked and unattended.
Interior warning lights stay on because sensors do not register that a sliding door is actually closed.

When 2015 Kia Sedona body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 27, 2015, latest Jun 13, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Kia Sedona

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.

Structure & Body complaints by Sedona model year

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

20105 (16%)
201110 (15%)
201221 (20%)
20130 (0%)
20148 (21%)
201526 (19%)
201636 (12%)
201720 (15%)
20186 (13%)
20199 (24%)
20206 (30%)
20211 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints for the 2015 Kia Sedona?: NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Sedona, which is 19% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Kia Sedona sliding doors?: Yes. Recall 18V338000 covers 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles with a power sliding door that may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed. Kia dealers reprogram the door module software free of charge.
At what mileage do sliding door problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Sedona is 40,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Does the 2015 Sedona have more body complaints than other model years?: The 2015 Sedona's 19% share is close to several other years; the 2020 model year has the highest share at 30%, while 2016 has the most raw complaints at 36.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records 0 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Sedona, along with 2 fire reports.