2016 Kia Sedona · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 34owner reports
- 108,000median miles
- $6,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Mar 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
198 of the 296 complaints on this car are about the engine. 34 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 34 reports
Misfire on other Sedona years
No other Sedona model year has enough reports of misfire for a sheet of its own. See every Sedona year.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
All 4 recalls on the 2016 Kia Sedona, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Sedona
3.3l engine loss of motive power (lomp). Closed mar 5, 2024.
Electrical fire. Closed oct 19, 2005, led to recall 05V-463.
What owners paid
14 of the 34 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,900 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 90,000 and 126,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 6 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Kia Sedona that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039 REVISION 7) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY ...
ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039 REVISION 6) This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza, and ...
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN (WTY039) This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza, and ...
ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY: INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039) This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza, and ...
2 more on the 2016 Kia Sedona page.
What owners wrote
“Engine started knocking loosing power just like our 4cylinder GDI engine. These engines are also not safe to be operating”
Filed Mar 25, 2026
“Engine overheating and check engine light went on. Vehicle would not start after shutting down.”
Filed Sep 15, 2025
“No lights on the dash, no maintenance or check engine lights. The van began making noises under the hood and then blowing white smoke from the exhaust. The electrical connectors to the fan were melted and hot. To the cooling fan, radiator, etc. The fan connector caused the car to over heat.”
Filed Mar 11, 2024 · 138,231 miles
“Experienced overheating issues at only 105,000 miles due to leaking cylinder head gasket diagnosed at multiple mechanics, including the local Kia dealership. I was informed that this engine has a common defect where the head gasket bolts strip out of the engine block.”
Filed Jan 18, 2024 · 105,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 34 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 91 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 38 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 30 reports
- Sliding door won't open, close or latch 28 reports