2017 Kia Sedona · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

36owner reports
107,000median miles
$10,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Aug 17, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

62 of the 133 complaints on this car are about the engine. 36 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Sedona.

Tick what matches of 36 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

oil light or low oil

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (35 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 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.

None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.

What owners paid

8 of the 36 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,000 to $13,206.

$3,000$10,000$13,206

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

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 68,000 and 135,000 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“137,000 Miles, regular oil changes every 4,000 miles,even adding 2 quarts during the 4,000 miles it would still come up short by 1 quart. Started throwing p0018 timing code,high pressure fuel pump on front blew off the valve cover,Im assuming due to jumping out of timing,as the high pressure pump sits ontop of one of the Camshaft rollers. Engine started knocking and is now useless.”
Filed Apr 7, 2026 · 137,000 miles

“The Engine failed at 63,758 miles. Lancaster KIA in Lancaster, PA indicated the engine has metal shavings everywhere.”
Filed Dec 3, 2024 · 63,758 miles

“Engine had sudden unexplained loss of oil followed shortly after by Engine failure due to broken rod”
Filed Oct 14, 2024

“While my husband was driving the engine failed. The oil pan was filled with metal. The fuel injectors were not pumping oil”
Filed Dec 27, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 36 reports involved a crash and 4 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.