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2016 Kia Sedona
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Kia Sedona VAN FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 443 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
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.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
384 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 24 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Kia Sedona?
EPA figures for the 2016 Kia Sedona reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Sedona. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Kia Sedona?
Owners have filed 384 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Sedona, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Kia Sedona (2016 Kia Sedona VAN FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.