2016 Kia Sedona air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Kia Sedona — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased the minivan as a used car last year and I noticed that the airbag light turned on when a passenger would sit on the front passenger seat. I tried to get a diagnosis ever since but many shops that I brought my minivan to didn’t work with airbags. So I eventually brought my minivan to a…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“This concerns an unresolved airbag safety issue that went undetected due to a negligent recall inspection at a Kia dealership. On March 16, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Ed Voyles Kia of Chamblee, GA for a recall inspection to determine whether damaged wiring under the passenger seat was causing my…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sedona | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Sedona | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Sedona | 13 | 10% |
| 2015 Sedona | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 Sedona | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 Sedona | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 Sedona | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 Sedona | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 Sedona | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 Sedona | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 Sedona | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 Sedona | 80 | 21% |
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.