2016 Kia Sedona Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body issues account for 36 of 296 complaints (12%) on the 2016 Kia Sedona, mostly centered on power sliding doors that fail to latch. NHTSA recall 18V338000 addresses the power sliding door auto-reverse defect. Median mileage at failure is 63,500.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 36
- 12% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 63,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Power sliding doors fail to latch or close fully, triggering a door-ajar warning light on the dashboard.
- Sliding doors make a loud groaning or grinding noise during closing, sometimes reopening after appearing shut.
- Sliding door motors reportedly wear out within a couple of years of ownership, with the door failing to secure properly.
- Some owners report the power sliding door did not auto-reverse when obstructed, consistent with the subject of recall 18V338000.
- A rear hatch was reported as difficult to open after being unlocked with the key fob, alongside an ignition key that failed to turn.
- One owner reported a fire while the vehicle was parked, with Kia denying a parts-related cause.
When 2016 Kia Sedona body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 25, 2016, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What structure and body problems are common on the 2016 Kia Sedona?
- NHTSA lists 36 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Sedona, 12% of all complaints for that year. Most describe power sliding doors that fail to latch, make loud noises when closing, or trigger a door-ajar warning.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Sedona's sliding doors?
- Yes. Recall 18V338000 covers 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles with power sliding doors that may not auto-reverse when closing is obstructed. Kia's remedy is a free reprogram of the PSD module software.
- At what mileage do these door problems tend to show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 63,500 at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Sedona.
- Did the sliding door recall fix the problem for all owners?
- Not according to every complaint. At least one owner reported taking the vehicle in for the 18V338000 remedy and stated the power sliding door still failed to auto-reverse afterward.
- How serious are the reported structure and body issues?
- Among the 36 complaints, NHTSA records one crash, one fire, and two injuries tied to this problem area for the 2016 Sedona.