How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Kia Sedona?

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Sedona, which is 15% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2017 Kia Sedona?

Yes. Recall 18V338000, reported in 2018, 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 dealer reprogram of the PSD module software.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area on the 2017 Sedona is 23,000 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Sedona?

NHTSA data shows 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Kia Sedona, with no reported crashes or fires.

2017 Kia Sedona Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Kia Sedona, 15% of its 134 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,000. A related power sliding door recall (18V338000) addresses auto-reverse failures, and owners reported 3 injuries in this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 20; 15% of 134
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 23,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Power sliding doors open unexpectedly while the van is moving at low speeds, even after dash indicators confirm the doors are shut.
Sliding doors or the rear hatch fail to close fully, sometimes closing on a person and causing injury.
Sliding door latches intermittently fail to hold the door shut while driving, allowing it to slide open on its own.
Sliding doors stick, grind, or make abnormal noise when opening or closing, and sometimes will not move at all.
Door motors and related components have been diagnosed as needing replacement after repeated latch or open/close failures.

When 2017 Kia Sedona body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2017, latest Sep 21, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2017 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 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 many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Kia Sedona?: NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Sedona, which is 15% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2017 Kia Sedona?: Yes. Recall 18V338000, reported in 2018, 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 dealer reprogram of the PSD module software.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area on the 2017 Sedona is 23,000 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Sedona?: NHTSA data shows 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Kia Sedona, with no reported crashes or fires.