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2020 Kia Sedona

Gas
Minivan - 2WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA20
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
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The 2020 Kia Sedona is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan. The most efficient version, the Sedona, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 20 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
SedonaGasFWD3.3L 6-cyl182421$2,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41407.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

SC192
5,385 vehicles
ProblemKia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.RiskIf the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.FixKia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
NHTSA campaign 20V399000reported Jul 8, 2020Kia Motors America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
20complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 6 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Engine5
Structure5
Unspecified3
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting2
Power Train2

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. While driving approximately 30 MPH on a main road, the steering wheel started shaking abnormally and became difficult to control. The vehicle was driven to a tire shop and then to an independent mechanic. Additionally, the sliding doors failed to open as needed, the steering wheel oc…”Jan 14, 2026 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor replacement due to li…”Jan 2, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“Check engine light came on all of a sudden. Smell of exhaust/gas coming from car. Took car to the dealership to get the cause of the check engine light coming on. Dealership said it came back 02 sensor bank 2 and exhaust gasket to header.”Nov 24, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆13%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Sedona model years

A

2021 Kia Sedona

0 recalls · 9 complaints

B

2019 Kia Sedona

2 recalls · 37 complaints

C

2018 Kia Sedona

3 recalls · 48 complaints

C

2017 Kia Sedona

4 recalls · 133 complaints

C

2016 Kia Sedona

4 recalls · 295 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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