Model year
2020 Kia Sedona
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 20 complaints for the 2020 Kia Sedona (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (5), STRUCTURE:BODY (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA rated the VAN FWD 5 stars overall. 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
20V399000 · Jul 8, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.13 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona · 3.3L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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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 2020 Kia Sedona at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.