2020 Kia Sedona Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2020 Kia Sedona ranks 16th out of 17 model years with a complaint index of 6 and just one recall, earning a Best verdict. Owners reported mostly minor structure and body issues, with no crashes, fires, or injuries recorded.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #16 of 17 Sedona years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 20
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2020 Kia Sedona problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body6 (30%)
- Engine5 (25%)
- Electrical System4 (20%)
- Other3 (15%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Third row seats sometimes fail to latch on one side and get stuck.
- Sliding doors can swing too far open or slam shut on an incline, jamming and clicking.
- The engine can be slow or fail to start in hot weather, then run normally after repeated attempts.
- Brake lights have failed to illuminate while the brake pedal reportedly sank toward the floorboard.
- Paint has peeled or bubbled near the sunroof and liftgate edge.
- Headlights, taillights, and a power window have gone inoperable together with a check engine light on.
2020 Kia Sedona recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V399000Jul 8, 2020Electrical System5,385 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
Risk: If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
2020 Kia Sedona fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Sedona years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Kia Sedona reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 20 complaints and a complaint index of 6 for the 2020 Sedona, the second-lowest among 17 model years covered. It carries a Best verdict relative to other Sedona years.
- What problems does the 2020 Kia Sedona have?
- Owners most often reported Structure & Body issues (30% of complaints), including sliding door and seat-latch problems, followed by Engine complaints (25%) and Electrical System issues (20%).
- Does the 2020 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 20V399000) covers a loose alternator B+ terminal nut. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Which Kia Sedona years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2016, and 2017 Sedona years carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes as high as 100, far above the 2020 model's index of 6.
- At what mileage do 2020 Sedona problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported problem areas for the 2020 Sedona is 65,245 miles, though some issues like brake failures were reported around 41,000 miles.