2020 Kia Sedona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
9/100
#11 most-complained of 12 Sedona years
The 2020 Kia Sedona ranks 11th out of 12 model years with a Complaint Index of 9, earning a "Best" verdict. It has 20 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported to NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 24 hwy
Top 2020 Kia Sedona problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Third row seats sometimes fail to latch on one side and get stuck, reported soon after purchase.
- Sliding doors can slam shut or fly open on an incline, jamming and clicking before beeping.
- Some owners report the engine fails to start on the first attempt in hot weather, then runs normally.
- Headlights, taillights, and the driver's window have gone inoperable together while driving, along with a check engine light and low oil reading.
- The brake pedal reportedly sank to the floorboard at low speed while the rear brake lights failed to illuminate.
- Paint has peeled, flaked, or bubbled on the roof and liftgate edge in multiple spots.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Sedona ranks 11th of 12 Sedona model years with a Complaint Index of 9, the second-lowest of all years, giving it a "Best" verdict relative to other Sedonas.
- What problems does the 2020 Kia Sedona have?
- NHTSA lists 20 complaints for the 2020 Sedona, most concerning Structure & Body issues like sliding doors and seat latches (30% of complaints), followed by Engine (25%) and Electrical System (20%) problems.
- Does the 2020 Kia Sedona have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (20V399000) was issued for a loose alternator B+ terminal nut. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2020 Sedona compare to the 2016 Sedona?
- The 2016 Sedona has a Complaint Index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict, far worse than the 2020 Sedona's Complaint Index of 9 and "Best" verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Sedona?
- The EPA rates the 2020 Sedona at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.