2016 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

146Engine complaints

49.5%Of all 295 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE146 · 49.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM43 · 14.6%

Unspecified / other32 · 10.8%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING30 · 10.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY23 · 7.8%

Share of the 295 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Kia Sedona overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while sitting in the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood. There were…”NHTSA complaint 11466181 — filed 05/26/2022

“I was driving down the road and my van made a horrible noise and stopped moving. I was able to coast to a right turn…”NHTSA complaint 11455171 — filed 03/04/2022

“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There…”NHTSA complaint 11454730 — filed 03/01/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kia Sedona have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Kia Sedona: 146 of 295 complaints on file (49.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Kia Sedona have in total?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.