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 Oct 2, 2026
62 of the 134 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
Engine failure on other Sedona years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
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 Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Sedona
3.3l engine loss of motive power (lomp). Closed mar 5, 2024.
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 68,000 and 135,000 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.
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. How reports land on this sheet.
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