2007 Kia Sedona engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Kia Sedona — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while his son was in the driveway about to drive off, the vehicle started smoking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“Car stopped working on highway, took to dealer where we got it used a year prior. Shop said these engines are notorious for failure. They said the engine was needing to be replaced due to malfunction of vehicle”
filed Sep 4, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018
Engine problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 Sedona | 9 | 26% |
| 2018 Sedona | 21 | 44% |
| 2017 Sedona | 59 | 45% |
| 2016 Sedona | 144 | 50% |
| 2015 Sedona | 50 | 36% |
| 2014 Sedona | 8 | 21% |
| 2012 Sedona | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 Sedona | 11 | 17% |
| 2010 Sedona | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sedona | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 Sedona | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.