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2018 Kia Sedona recalls and problems

3 recalls and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia Sedona.

3
recalls
49
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Kia Sedona recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · reported January 25, 2022 · Kia Motors America · 410,619 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 19V109000 · reported February 19, 2019 · Kia Motors America · 94,389 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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 service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.

Structure: body, door · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 18V338000 · reported May 23, 2018 · Kia Motors America · 106,428 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 16, 2026 · Engine · fire reported

I was driving, my car just stopped, couldn’t start, started smoking and started on fire.

Aug 2, 2026 · Engine

2018 Kia Sedona lx stalled while my wife was driving on the highway. No warning lights were on until the vehicle lost all power. Luckily my wife was able to pull the car safely to the side. The vehicle only has 36960 miles. Brought vehicle to the dealer and they said engine was seized. That Kia would not attempt a…

Jul 2, 2026 · Electrical system · 90,000 miles

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with alternator failure; however, the battery was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that after his wife…

Apr 15, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 63,000 miles

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Check Auto Emergency System" was displayed and the brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, an unknown fluid was leaking near the front passenger’s side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and…

Mar 27, 2026 · Engine

The vehicle is a 2018 Kia Sedona with approximately 122,000 miles that experienced a catastrophic engine failure resulting in complete engine seizure. The failure has been identified by an independent mechanic as a rod bearing issue. The engine remains intact and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle…

Sedona model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2015 314029
2016 42971014
2017 413423
2018 34915
2019 23921
2020 12000
2021 01020

Across all years, the 2006 Sedona has the most complaints (385). All Kia Sedona years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Kia Sedona, the most recent reported on January 25, 2022 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kia Sedona?
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (22 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
How many 2018 Kia Sedona complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 49 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.