Kia Sedona

20022021 · 19 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
19
Best
21

The Kia Sedona has been tested by the EPA across 19 different configurations spanning model years 2002 through 2021. Over this period, the Sedona has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,850182421MPG
2020
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,850182421MPG
2019
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,850182421MPG
2018
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2017
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2016
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2015
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000172320MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182421MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182421MPG
2010
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
2009
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
2008
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
2007
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
2006
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500142117MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
21
2020
21
2019
21
2018
20
2017
20
2016
20
2015
20
2014
20
2012
21
2011
21
2010
19
2009
18
2008
18
2007
18
2006
18
2005
17
2004
16
2003
16
2002
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sedona) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Sedona. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Sedona grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
535
Total Deaths
288

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.0%
Fire Occurrence
2.2%
Speeding Involved
8.6%
DUI Involved
8.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
13%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2022
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2021
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2020
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2019
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2018
Fatal Crashes55
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2017
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2016
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
39
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2015
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2014
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.44

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2020
1
2019
1
2017
1
2016
1
2015
3
2011
2
2007
1
2006
7
2003
3
2002
4
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