2020 Kia Sedona: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
20
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 5 | 25.0% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 25.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 15.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 15.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 10.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 10.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 10.0% |
| WHEELS | 1 | 5.0% |
The single most-reported system is STRUCTURE, cited in 5 of 20 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V399000 | 08/07/2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.