Model year
2012 Kia Sedona
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 108 complaints for the 2012 Kia Sedona (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (32), ENGINE (18), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 198 complaints
- 2003 163 complaints
- 2004 176 complaints
- 2005 185 complaints
- 2006 385 complaints
- 2007 157 complaints
- 2008 170 complaints
- 2009 48 complaints
- 2010 32 complaints
- 2011 65 complaints
- 2012 108 complaints
- 2014 39 complaints
- 2015 139 complaints
- 2016 297 complaints
- 2017 134 complaints
- 2018 49 complaints
- 2019 39 complaints
- 2020 20 complaints
- 2021 10 complaints
Recalls
20V101000 · Feb 21, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
18V363000 · Jun 1, 2018
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt…
16V389000 · Jun 1, 2016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
16V387000 · Jun 1, 2016
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,…
13V550000 · Nov 5, 2013
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont,…
Complaints
108 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 5, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE18003 | Air bags may be disabled during crash · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR… | Mar 16, 2018 | Aug 30, 2019 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.136 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Kia Sedona at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.