The 2015 Kia Sedona has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 289,393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Consequence
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer…
STRUCTURE18V3380002018-05-23106,428 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
48
3fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
34
2fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
17
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
15
AIR BAGS
11
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
3fires
SEATS
6
1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
6
2crashes
POWER TRAIN
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
Total complaints177
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Our 2015 kia sedona vin [xxx] developed can bus fault codes u0001 u0100 u0101 rendering it completely undrivable following an incomplete warranty extension repair under wty019 by kia of des moines on [xxx] ro# [xxx]. The power sliding doors have been a persistent safety concern. The incomplete…”
“Our 2015 kia sedona vin [xxx] developed can bus fault codes u0001 u0100 u0101 rendering it completely undrivable following an incomplete warranty extension repair under wty019 by kia of des moines on [xxx] ro# [xxx]. The power sliding doors have been a persistent safety concern. The incomplete…”
“Our 2015 kia sedona vin [xxx] developed can bus fault codes u0001 u0100 u0101 rendering it completely undrivable following an incomplete warranty extension repair under wty019 by kia of des moines on [xxx] ro# [xxx]. The power sliding doors have been a persistent safety concern. The incomplete…”
“Right side sliding became stuck in closed position. Door was not openable by inside nor outside door handles. Not openable by automatic means such as push button. This situation slowed egress and could be a safety issue during emergency evacuation. During repair, kia mechanics informed me that the…”
“My husband was driving my van with me and my 2 children inside the vehicle and the vehicle lost all power and stalled in the middle of the road and would not restart there was no warning light no noise from the motor or anything. The problem has been confirmed by a independent garage and a kia…”
“The contact owns a 2015 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the thermostat gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed…”
“Van was well cared for. Engine failure occurred while on interstate, causing immediate high-pitched squealing. Problem with 2015 models seems to be known to kia, and they told us we'd have to replace the engine entirely. No warnings, messages, or symptoms prior to or following failure. Still turns…”
“The car has 107,000 miles, and one day while driving, the coolant temperature suddenly spiked. I scheduled an appointment at kia service (glassman kia michigan), and the available appointment was in four weeks. The local mechanic checked the water pump and, after removing it, determined it was…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Kia Sedona as of
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