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2016 Kia Sedona Body & Structure Problems

16 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

16
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Fires
Jan 2023Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Body & Structure Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V338000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.

Owner Complaints (16)

criticalSTRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2025

My White Kia Sedona Van's paint is flaking and peeling off all around the vehicle. This is not due to poor car of the vehicle or accident due to making contact with any other vehicles or objects. It is literally just falling off of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11691312
criticalSTRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Apr 2020

The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway and burned to the ground. We contacted kia motors regarding this. It took them weeks before they sent out a representative to inspect the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11322039
criticalSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2016

On iihs website it mentions that kia reprogrammed the auto lock feature so that the doors would stay closed in a crash and reduce intrusion. However if someone is dropped if the lock is disengaged while the engine is running, perhaps while dropping off a passenger, the door does not lock again when driving. This could defeat the purpose of the auto lock feature.

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NHTSA #: 10876584
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2024

Door is grinding and not latching on the power sliding door. Does not stop closing when something is in the way as well.

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NHTSA #: 11597471
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2022

Both of the back sliding doors Do not want to close all the way And sometimes the doors open when going down the road My sister is having the same problem with her doors not closing all the way

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NHTSA #: 11461524
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2020

Passenger side slider door has opened while driving, enough to turn on interior lights and can hear wind noise toward back of door. Dash indication also shows open.

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NHTSA #: 11351752
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2020

Before starting the car. The sliding drivers side door continuously will make a grinding sound when closing and then not latch. After this the only way to open the door is with the button on the ceiling.

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NHTSA #: 11348694
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2020

The side door does not close all the way and makes a loud noise. We brought it in for this before about 3 monthis ago and it started doing the same thing again. I have read many complaints about this.

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NHTSA #: 11341109
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2019

I own a 2016 kia sedona lx. Vehicle is stationary. I began having problems with the driver's side sliding door not latching when closing a few months ago.

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NHTSA #: 11288547
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2018

This is an ongoing incident and issue. The motor on the sliding doors is not high quality and goes out very quickly. In my case in less than 2 years, in other cases I have read online some are in less than a year.

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NHTSA #: 11109707
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2023

Vehicle's paint has been peeling off or delaminating specifically near ALL the window glasses. The worse affected area which has started getting rust spots. Below and above the sliding door glasses have started peeling off and starting to show primer or under layer as well as below the back door window.

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NHTSA #: 11543733
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2023

Both sliding doors open up when going down the road and both sliding doors will not shut all the way unless u push on them hard to shut but they will still open up regardless

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NHTSA #: 11500174
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2022

The sliding power doors no longer function properly. The door closes, and immediately unlatches. The door can be forced closed, but can and does then unlatch while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11477108
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2021

The mud flaps on both front wheels they are starting to pop out and they rub against the tire I hear it really loud when I turn.

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NHTSA #: 11427537
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2019

The sliding door motor does not close the door properly. This is not a warranty issue only a safety issue not covered by kia. The proper closing of the side door is not their concern.

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NHTSA #: 11292182
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2018

The van sliding doors do not close properly. When driving, the door ajar alert will light up on the dashboard. We have to stop the car and push on the doors to get them to close completely.

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NHTSA #: 11103557

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