- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 21
- combined
Open recalls on record
1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2020 Kia Sedona
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 20
- Complaints citing a crash
- 0
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 20V399000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
Consequence
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2020 Kia Sedona.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 13%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2020 Kia Sedona 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 4 comparable 2020 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 13% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2020 Kia Sedona, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
18
City
24
Hwy
21
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 436 g/mi
How this compares
At 21 MPG combined, the 2020 Kia Sedona ranks 4th of 5 minivan -s (2WD) EPA rated for 2020 — 1 MPG short of the 22 MPG median for that group.
That places it in the lower third of its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,950, $150 more than the $2,800 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $14,750, a $750 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 436 grams per mile — about 6.5 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
20 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 20
- Total
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE6
- STRUCTURE4
- OTHER3
- WHEELS/TIRES2
- ELECTRICAL2
Normal Range
20 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2020 Kia Sedona, newest first.
- Recall
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.3L 6-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
18
City
24
Hwy
21
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,950
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.