2016 Kia Sedona Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 152 of 296 complaints (51%) filed on the 2016 Kia Sedona, the highest engine complaint share of any Sedona model year. NHTSA logs 11 fires and 4 injuries tied to these complaints, with a median failure mileage of 81,950 miles, and no related recall is listed.
- Engine complaints
- 152
- 51% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 11
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 81,950 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engines throw a rod through the oil pan, sometimes preceded by a rattling or knocking noise with no dashboard warning lights.
- Sudden engine fires start while driving, in some cases after owners report low or empty oil despite regular maintenance.
- Vehicles catch fire while parked and unattended, with owners saying Kia denied a parts defect after inspection.
- Complete loss of engine power occurs on the highway, sometimes preceded by knocking sounds and followed by a small fire in the engine bay.
- Cooling fan electrical connectors melt and overheat, triggering white smoke from the exhaust.
When 2016 Kia Sedona engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 12, 2016, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2016 Kia Sedona?
- Engine issues make up 152 of the 296 total complaints filed for the 2016 Sedona, or 51% of all complaints for that model year, the highest engine share among all Sedona model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Sedona engine?
- NHTSA data provided here lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category.
- Do 2016 Kia Sedona engines catch fire?
- Yes. NHTSA complaints for this model year include 11 fire incidents and 4 injuries connected to engine-area failures.
- At what mileage do 2016 Sedona engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine complaint group is 81,950 miles, though some owners reported failures both earlier and later than that.