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 Oct 2, 2026
26 of the 91 reports of engine failure on the 2016 Sedona describe engine knock.
Part of Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (91 reports)
Tick what matches of 26 reports
Engine knock on other Sedona years
No other Sedona model year has enough reports of engine knock for a sheet of its own. See every Sedona year.
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 Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Sedona
3.3l engine loss of motive power (lomp). Closed mar 5, 2024.
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 63,400 and 117,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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
“Noticed power loss in engine, engine started knocking, on the way to the mechanic the motor seized up, oil changed per manufacturer specs every 5,000 miles”
Filed May 17, 2024 · 5,000 miles
“Engine failure at 155,540 miles. Presented a knocking sound. When evaluated by the dealership, metal fragments were present at the oil pan, indicating internal breakage. The driver was traveling on a highway when noticed the knocking, the engine could have ceased and locked during the trip, putting occupants at severe risk.”
Filed Apr 9, 2024 · 155,540 miles
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. How reports land on this sheet.
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