2017 Kia Sedona electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Kia Sedona — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The sliding door located on the driver's side / left side behind the driver's seat will not close completely which causes an alert/warning to be displayed that the door is still open. The door slides on the track but will not close completely. You must apply pressure as it closes to turn of the…”
filed Apr 14, 2026
“Engine seized. Purchased car on 9-16-24. One 9-17-24 I went to Valvoline and purchased a full synthetic oil change. Within 2000 miles driven since oil change mechanic advised that there was no oil and no leaks. Valvoline assisted my mechanic in the investigation and claimed the Sedona had a oil…”
filed Nov 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received…Campaign 21V725000 · Sep 17, 2021
- Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the…Campaign 19V109000 · Feb 19, 2019
- PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructedCampaign 18V338000 · May 23, 2018
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…
CS2308_TSB_R6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 Sedona | 11 | 23% |
| 2016 Sedona | 44 | 15% |
| 2015 Sedona | 36 | 26% |
| 2014 Sedona | 12 | 32% |
| 2012 Sedona | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 Sedona | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 Sedona | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 Sedona | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 Sedona | 45 | 26% |
| 2007 Sedona | 40 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.