IllustrationREAR SLIDING DOORS DO NOT FULLY CLOSE AND MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT THEM IS TO MANUALLY PUSH IT CLOSED.
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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
What owners actually said
138 reportsMY HEAD LIGHTS BLINKED THREE TIMES THEN WENT OUT ON LOW SETTING, HIGH BEAMS WORK ONLY. BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND AFTER ABOUT A MONTH THEY BLINK AND THEN GO OUT- THIS HAS HAPPENED EACH TIME WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME ON WAY HOME FROM WORK WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. ESPECIALLY WHEN SEEING …
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MY HEAD LIGHTS BLINKED THREE TIMES THEN WENT OUT ON LOW SETTING, HIGH BEAMS WORK ONLY. BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND AFTER ABOUT A MONTH THEY BLINK AND THEN GO OUT- THIS HAS HAPPENED EACH TIME WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT TIME ON WAY HOME FROM WORK WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. ESPECIALLY WHEN SEEING HOW MANY FORUMS ARE ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH KIAS. ALL TIMES I HAVE BEEN ON BACK COUNTRY ROADS GOING HOME FROM WORK AT 11 PM.
SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT PROPERLY CLOSE ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TO CLOSE THE DOOR BY HAND. I'VE BROUGHT THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT IT ISN'T.
SOMETIMES, 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.
WHEN IN MOTION, AT TIMES, WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS CLICKED INTO PLACE TO INDICATE A LEFT TURN OR MOVEMENT TO THE LEFT LANE, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WILL BLINK INSTEAD. THIS CAUSES VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS
BOTH SLIDING DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY...MAKING A LIT OF GRINDING NOISE..
18V338000 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.
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON OR OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR JUST HITTING A BUMP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH NO STREET LIGHTS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW AND IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. MY 2015 SEDONA ONLY HAS 90K MILES AND I WOULD NOT EXPECT TO HAVE A…
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ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON OR OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNALS OR JUST HITTING A BUMP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH NO STREET LIGHTS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW AND IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. MY 2015 SEDONA ONLY HAS 90K MILES AND I WOULD NOT EXPECT TO HAVE AN ISSUE LIKE THIS AT THIS TIME.
TAKATA RECALL: OUR 2015 KIA SEDONA'S WHEN IN MOTION OR STATIONARY, THE TURN SIGNAL COMPONENT DOES NOT SIGNAL THE DIRECTION WE HAVE SELECTED. WHEN I CHOOSE LEFT TURN IT SIGNALS RIGHT TURN. I HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ABOUT 10 TIMES BEFORE IT MAY OR MAY NOT SIGNAL THE PROPER DIRECTION. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS …
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TAKATA RECALL: OUR 2015 KIA SEDONA'S WHEN IN MOTION OR STATIONARY, THE TURN SIGNAL COMPONENT DOES NOT SIGNAL THE DIRECTION WE HAVE SELECTED. WHEN I CHOOSE LEFT TURN IT SIGNALS RIGHT TURN. I HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER ABOUT 10 TIMES BEFORE IT MAY OR MAY NOT SIGNAL THE PROPER DIRECTION. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THE CARS AROUND US THINK WE ARE PLANNING TO GO RIGHT INSTEAD OF LEFT EACH INTERSECTION. PLEASE ISSUE A RECAL ON THESE TURN SIGNAL COMPONENTS FOR 2015 KIA SEDONA MINIVANS.
WHEN I USE MY BLINKERS, QUITE OFTEN THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING
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.