IllustrationSOMETIMES, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY. IT MAKES A GRINDING / CLICKING SOUND AND THEN OPENS BACK UP AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY IN PARK.
2015 Kia Sedona
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2015 Kia Sedona do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 120.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
160–25K
1225–50K
1350–75K
1575–100K
8100–150K
1150K+
65 reports with mileage · 73 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports9 fire reports2 injury reports
Structure complaints
19 reports18V338000 RECALL / MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERSC175 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V109' DOOR WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY OPEN BACK UP, HAS SHUT ON MY CHILDREN. FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
NEITHER OF THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL FULLY CLOSE WHEN ENGAGED OR ACTIVATED BY USING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSURES. YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PRESS THE REAR OF THE DOORS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO ENGAGE THE LOCKING MECHANISMS.
WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES THE DOOR MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE SENSOR WONT REGISTER THAT IT IS CLOSED. THE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON INSIDE BECAUSE THE DOOR IS STILL "OPEN" EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS CLOSED. YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE BACK OF THE DOOR UNTIL YOU HEAR A CLICK, WHICH I ASSUME OF A LATCH ENGAGING. OR …
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WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES THE DOOR MAKES A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE SENSOR WONT REGISTER THAT IT IS CLOSED. THE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON INSIDE BECAUSE THE DOOR IS STILL "OPEN" EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS CLOSED. YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PUSH THE BACK OF THE DOOR UNTIL YOU HEAR A CLICK, WHICH I ASSUME OF A LATCH ENGAGING. OR YOU CAN TURN THE POWER DOOR OFF AND CLOSE IT MANUALLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON CONSISTENTLY FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW.
THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO LOCK PROPERLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THIS MEANS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT SECURED EFFECTIVELY. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT THE DOOR IS NOT SECURE. THE ONLY SIGN IS THAT A GRINDING/RUBBING NOISE IS MADE DURING THE CLOSING PROCESS AND THAT IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE DOOR IS VISIBLY NO…
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THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILS TO LOCK PROPERLY AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. THIS MEANS THAT THE DOOR IS NOT SECURED EFFECTIVELY. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT THE DOOR IS NOT SECURE. THE ONLY SIGN IS THAT A GRINDING/RUBBING NOISE IS MADE DURING THE CLOSING PROCESS AND THAT IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE DOOR IS VISIBLY NOT CLOSED WHEN VIEWED FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
POWER SLIDING DOORS DO NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT IS CLOSING THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN THE DOOR IS SUPPOSE TO BE CLOSED WHICH IN RETURN DOES NOT ALLOW THE DOORS TO LOCK
PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR GRINDS WHEN ATTEMPTING ELECTRONIC CLOSURE. SOMETIMES IT DOESNT CLOSE COMPLETELY. ON THIS OCCASION, DOOR WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED, NO DOOR LIGHT ON, AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE DOOR ELECTRONICALLY OPENED WHILE AT SPEED. OUR 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT ON THAT SIDE PROVIDING A LIFE-THREAT…
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PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR GRINDS WHEN ATTEMPTING ELECTRONIC CLOSURE. SOMETIMES IT DOESNT CLOSE COMPLETELY. ON THIS OCCASION, DOOR WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED, NO DOOR LIGHT ON, AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE DOOR ELECTRONICALLY OPENED WHILE AT SPEED. OUR 2 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT ON THAT SIDE PROVIDING A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION WITH THE OPEN DOOR. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT EVEN IF THE MOTOR WAS FAULTY, UNDER NO CONDITIONS SHOULD THE DOOR OPEN WHILE AT SPEED. THE MANUAL SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN OPERATING OVER 5MPH, AND YET, IT DID.
DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR FAILS TO CLOSE, LOUD NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LATCH, AND ALARMS SOUND UPON ENTERING OR EXITING VEHICLE IN A PARKED POSITION. AUTOMATIC DOOR NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF, THEN MANUALLY CLOSE DOOR. MAY HAPPEN ALL THE TIME OR FAIL RANDOMLY.
THE SIDE PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OPEN IN THE GARAGE DURING THE NIGHT AND FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN DISCOVERED. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT DRIVING IT. *TR
Official recalls
321V725000 · Electrical System:software; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Sep 17, 2021
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:software
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
19V109000 · Electrical System:wiring
Feb 19, 2019
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
18V338000 · Electrical System:software; Structure:body:door
May 23, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:software
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.
Consequence: 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: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.
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.