2016 Kia Sedona structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Kia Sedona — 8% 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
“Pearl white paint peeling, there is an extension for a warranty through Hyundai for the same paint but not through Kia. Please advise what to do.”
filed Aug 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
CS2312_TSB_R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
TSB_CS2312_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 19, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder…
TSB_CS2312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2025CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media…
CS2312_OWNR · Other · issued Dec 17, 2025
Structure problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sedona | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 Sedona | 9 | 24% |
| 2018 Sedona | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 Sedona | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 Sedona | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 Sedona | 6 | 15% |
| 2012 Sedona | 18 | 17% |
| 2011 Sedona | 8 | 12% |
| 2010 Sedona | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 Sedona | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Sedona | 25 | 15% |
| 2007 Sedona | 22 | 14% |
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.