How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Kia Sedona?

NHTSA lists 74 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Sedona, which is 25% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Kia Sedona?

Yes. Recall 21V725000 covers a Smart Junction Box software issue affecting turn signal interpretation, and recall 19V109000 covers a wiring harness under the front passenger seat that can break over time.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Sedona is 71,000 miles.

Do the power sliding doors have electrical problems?

Owners report grinding noises, doors that fail to latch, and doors that close without auto-reversing, some tied to the Smart Junction Box software recall.

Have electrical issues led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Sedona includes 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.

2016 Kia Sedona Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 74 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Kia Sedona, 25% of all 296 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 71,000 miles. Two related recalls (21V725000 and 19V109000) cover Smart Junction Box software and seat wiring harness issues.

Electrical System complaints: 74; 25% of 296
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 71,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Power sliding doors make loud grinding or screeching noises when opening or closing and sometimes fail to latch or lock completely.
Power sliding doors have failed to auto-reverse, closing on occupants including children before they finished exiting.
Dashboard and headlights have suddenly gone dark while driving at night, sometimes for a minute before returning.
Low beam headlights were reported to be aimed too low, sharply limiting visibility during highway night driving.
Turn signal or rear signal lights have failed to illuminate, contributing to collisions during lane changes or turns.
Water intrusion was found to have damaged wiring connected to rear signal lights.

When 2016 Kia Sedona electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2016, latest Sep 8, 2026.

74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Kia Sedona

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.

Electrical System complaints by Sedona model year

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

201010 (31%)
201112 (18%)
201234 (32%)
20130 (0%)
201413 (33%)
201547 (34%)
201674 (25%)
201729 (22%)
201812 (25%)
20194 (11%)
20204 (20%)
20212 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Kia Sedona?: NHTSA lists 74 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Sedona, which is 25% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Kia Sedona?: Yes. Recall 21V725000 covers a Smart Junction Box software issue affecting turn signal interpretation, and recall 19V109000 covers a wiring harness under the front passenger seat that can break over time.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Sedona is 71,000 miles.
Do the power sliding doors have electrical problems?: Owners report grinding noises, doors that fail to latch, and doors that close without auto-reversing, some tied to the Smart Junction Box software recall.
Have electrical issues led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Sedona includes 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.