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2021 Kia Sedona Electrical Problems

2 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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Aug 2025Oct 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2025

Your headlights or exterior lights are going out every six months without a clear cause. Additionally, your car shudders or sputters when you accelerate, which feels like it could be related to belt slipping or transmission issues, but multiple shop visits haven't identified the root cause. This problem has persisted since you bought the car. Resolving this will likely require a thorough diagnostic to identify whether it's an electrical, belt, or transmission-related issue.

NHTSA #: 11691853
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

Your engine started making a knocking sound while driving on the highway in a construction zone with no safe place to pull over. The knock sensor warning light didn't come on, so you had no advance warning of the problem. Your car was towed to the dealership, but Kia declined to take responsibility since there's currently no recall for this issue. The knock may indicate an engine timing or fuel quality problem that needs diagnostic testing and possible engine repair.

NHTSA #: 11683663

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