2016 Kia Sedona exterior lighting problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Kia Sedona — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while her nephew was driving, the nephew made a left-hand turn, and the vehicle was hit on the front right quarter panel. The contact stated that her nephew had turned on the left-hand signal and was halfway through making the left turn…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“Rain water continually collects in both brakelight/taillight assemblies at the rear of the van. This causes the bulbs for the turn signal and brake light to burn out. This has been an issue since we purchased the vehicle in 2016. Initially, we could change the bulb(s) and they would last a while…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 Sedona | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 Sedona | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Sedona | 11 | 8% |
| 2015 Sedona | 17 | 12% |
| 2014 Sedona | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 Sedona | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Sedona | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 Sedona | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 Sedona | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 Sedona | 13 | 8% |
| 2006 Sedona | 33 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.