2017 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

59Engine complaints

45%Of all 131 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

ENGINE59 · 45%

Unspecified / other26 · 19.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 16.8%

AIR BAGS13 · 9.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY12 · 9.2%

Share of the 131 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Kia Sedona overview page.

What owners report

“137,000 Miles, regular oil changes every 4,000 miles,even adding 2 quarts during the 4,000 miles it would still come up short by 1 quart. Started…”NHTSA complaint 11729795 — filed 04/07/2026

“Vehicle Information: 2017 Kia Sedona VIN: [XXX] Engine: 3.3L GDI Mileage at failure: 186,000 miles Complaint: I am filing this complaint regarding sudden engine failure…”NHTSA complaint 11721656 — filed 03/03/2026

“My husband and I originally bought our White 2017 Kia Sedona LX on 9/12/18 from Hertz automotive sales. Since that time we had had no…”NHTSA complaint 11716567 — filed 02/08/2026

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Kia Sedona have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Kia Sedona: 59 of 131 complaints on file (45%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Kia Sedona have in total?

131 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none 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 07/12/2026.