2012 Kia Sedona engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Kia Sedona — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the dealer was replacing the fuel rail as per the recall remedy, pressure built up, causing a valve…”
filed May 1, 2026
“Tha backup camera, windshield wipers stopped working. The car would no t go in reverse or drive forward without resistance. Oil began leaking from the engine.”
filed May 31, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2011 Sedona | 11 | 17% |
| 2010 Sedona | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sedona | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 Sedona | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 Sedona | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.