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2017 Kia SedonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 184 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
184
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
83
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 184 complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

knocking sound then engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

multiple electrical issues

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

wires chewed by rodents

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

engine failure metal shavings in oil

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

62 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
17
30–60K
11
60–90K
5
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine62 (34%)
Other28 (15%)
Electrical23 (13%)
Airbags13 (7%)
Structure:body13 (7%)
Lights9 (5%)
Drivetrain4 (2%)
Brakes4 (2%)

2017 Kia Sedona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2017 Kia Sedona, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Kia Sedona, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Kia Sedona, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Kia Sedona, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
16
3
17
10
18
9
19
17
20
19
21
24
22
22
23
38
24
24
25
16
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Kia Sedona. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

18V338000Jun 2018

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.

19V109000Mar 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

21V725000Nov 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

22V031000Mar 2022

AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2017 Kia Sedona NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Kia Sedona is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Kia Sedona vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

184

Class avg

483

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 184 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Kia Sedona Model Years

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2017 Kia Sedona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Kia Sedona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Kia Sedona is related to the engine, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Kia Sedona reliable?
The 2017 Kia Sedona has 184 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2017 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Kia Sedona 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Kia Sedona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Kia Sedona has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Sedona problems start?
Based on 53 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Kia Sedona data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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