2016 Kia Sedona electrical system problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Kia Sedona — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both Sliding door on left and right side wouldn’t close and stayed open for a short period of time. Now the door can’t be opened because it doesn’t latch.”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“2016 Kia Sedona with power sliding doors. Both rear power sliding doors fail to completely latch upon closing. Doors make loud clicking sounds while attempting to close and require manual pushing to latch. Kia of Attleboro diagnosed and confirmed in writing that both rear door roller arm assemblies…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
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
Electrical System problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Sedona | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 Sedona | 11 | 23% |
| 2017 Sedona | 23 | 17% |
| 2015 Sedona | 37 | 27% |
| 2014 Sedona | 12 | 31% |
| 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 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.