- 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 normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.
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
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
- $2,850
- 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.