2012 Kia Sedona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kia Sedona. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (33), Engine (18), Structure (18).
Key takeaways
- 108 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 31% |
| Engine | 18 | 17% |
| Structure | 18 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8% |
| Power Train | 8 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Sedona VAN FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-02
The gear shifter is very difficult to move from Park to Reverse to Neutral to Drive. It's very difficult to press in the lever to move in between the gears. I almost had to have to car towed because I was unable to put the car into Park into Reverse and then into Drive. There is something wrong with the gear shifter in...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-20
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the battery drained unexpectedly, and the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced twice, and the vehicle was temporarily repaired. The contact’s son replaced the alternator; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was no longer operable. The vehi...
Fuel System, Gasoline,engine - filed 2026-05-01
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the dealer was replacing the fuel rail as per the recall remedy, pressure built up, causing a valve cover leak, which dama...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.