2016 Kia Sedona · symptom sheet

Engine knocking or ticking

26owner reports
88,500median miles
$6,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Jul 15, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

26 of the 90 reports of engine failure on the 2016 Sedona describe engine knock.

Part of Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (90 reports)

Tick what matches of 26 reports

a knocking noise from the engine

it got louder over time

oil consumption came with it

the dealer called it normal

the engine needed to be replaced

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Sedona

DP24-002opened Feb 27, 2024

Engine · model years 2016

3.3l engine loss of motive power (lomp). Closed mar 5, 2024.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on February 20, 2024, requesting the opening of an investigation into an alleged defect of the "engine" on the following vehicle model stated by the petitioner: 2016 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with the 3.3L V-Shaped GDI Lambda-II engine. The petitioner raised the issue of a Loss of Motive Power. On November 13, 2023, ODI opened PE23-019 to address allegations of loss of motive power, on the 3.3L V6 Lambda-II engine for 2016-2017 Kia Sorento and included the 2016 Kia Sedona as a peer vehicle. This investigation is ongoing and addresses the potential safety-related defect raised by the petitioner. In view of the open Investigation, PE23-019, ODI considers the petition moot and is closing this action. The closing of the petition does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency reserves the right to make that determination at the close of PE23-019.

What owners paid

5 of the 26 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,000 to $7,800.

$2,000$6,000$7,800

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 63,400 and 117,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Engine failure due to loud knocking as a result if high oil consumption. No warning lights ever. Needs replacement. Regular maintenance records available. Original owner with only 63900 miles in less than 10 years. Vehicle supposed to be under powertrain warranty (10 years/ 100000 miles). Kia and dealership keep denying warranty claim despite providing all records to prove regular maintenance.”
Filed Jun 25, 2026 · 63,900 miles

“Engine has multiple engine miss fires. Loss of coolant into exhaust. Engine knocking.”
Filed Apr 20, 2026

“Engine started knocking loosing power just like our 4cylinder GDI engine. These engines are also not safe to be operating”
Filed Mar 25, 2026

“Complete engine failure while driving with 4 passengers along freeway. Engine began to have a knocking noise, with no warning lights. Engine failed a few miles down the road, and started a small fire in the engine bay. Vehicle is currently under inspection at the dealership. Mileage at the time of incident was about 98,200.”
Filed Oct 20, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 26 reports involved a crash. 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.