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2016 Kia Sedona

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

5 current

Combined

11.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,596

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022453 · manufacturer campaign RC167

10 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2016 · Sorento 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the transmission shifter assembly may allow you to shift out of the Park position (P) without pressing the brake pedal. If the transmission is shifted without applying the brakes and the parking brake isn't used, the vehicle could move suddenly or roll away.

Why it matters

A vehicle that moves suddenly or that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the shift lever assembly. The shift lock lever and holder will be replaced, if necessary. To reduce the safety risk, Kia recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park.

3,540 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021680 · manufacturer campaign RC152

5 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2015–2021 · Sorento 2016–2020 · Sportage 2017–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness that could fail. Over time, water could leak into the control module and cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be loss of the trailer lights. Note: This recall affects trailer wiring harness kits that may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.

Why it matters

A loss of trailer lights could make the trailer less visible. In addition, other drivers may not recognize that the vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the trailer wiring harness. If the harness is from the lot (batch) affected by this problem, the dealer will replace it. Kia recommends that you should always check to ensure that trailer lights work properly before towing.

9,612 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021574 · manufacturer campaign RC151

17 September 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2015–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an intermittent problem could cause the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction from what a driver intends. For example, when the driver uses the right turn signal, the left signal could turn on.

Why it matters

Turn signals that do not work properly may cause confusion and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to update the Smart Junction Box software.

5,851 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019103 · manufacturer campaign RC126

1 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2015–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) could break. This would cause the airbag system to not turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat. This problem only affects vehicles with a manual front-passenger seat.

Why it matters

In a crash, an airbag that deploys in front of an infant or child increases the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to remove a wiring harness clip. This will prevent the wire from breaking. If the wiring is found damaged, the dealer will replace the front passenger seat cushion. Note: If the wiring breaks, the SRS airbag warning light will come on and the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator will not turn on.

5,314 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018290 · manufacturer campaign RC116

1 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2015–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power sliding door control module may not be calibrated correctly. As a result, a closing door may not stop and reverse direction if blocked by an object, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the power sliding door control module software.

9,578 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Minivan
In its class
More efficient than 50% of 12 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
275 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Sedona. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Kia Sedona get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Kia Sedona at 11.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 275 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Kia Sedona for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,596 in fuel, producing roughly 5,359 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.