2006 Kia Sedona vs 2006 Toyota Sienna
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 385 | 1,016 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 241 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,764 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sedona | Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 80 | 307 |
| Structure | 41 | 260 |
| Electrical System | 79 | 85 |
| Suspension | 84 | 19 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 67 |
| Steering | 21 | 61 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 50 |
| Tires | 7 | 65 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 57 | 197 |
| Rust / corrosion | 48 | 47 |
| Stalling | 21 | 29 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2006 Kia Sedona
2006 Toyota Sienna
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.