2012 Kia Sedona vs 2012 Toyota Sienna
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Kia Sedona | 2012 Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 107 | 247 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 372 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 63,354 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sedona | Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 84 |
| Structure | 18 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 27 |
| Engine | 18 | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 | 17 |
| Steering | 4 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2012 Kia Sedona
2012 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.