Kia · Sedona · 2021
2021 Kia Sedona
0
Recalls
8
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Kia Sedona has no recalls and 8 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: tires (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2021 Kia Sedona page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is tires with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2021 Kia Sedona currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 8 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are tires (2), unknown or other (1), electrical system,exterior lighting,unknown or other (1).
- Vehicle
- 2021 Kia Sedona
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 8
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
13.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
8 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Aug 15, 2025
The engine started knocking while I was on [XXX] between mile marker [XXX] and [XXX]. This area is under construction with no shoulders to access and pull over. A shutdown in this situation would surely cause a multi-car accident. There were no warning lamps. Car was towed to Anc...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE
Jun 6, 2025
We purchased a brand-new 2021 Kia Sedona in 2021. Since January, we’ve been experiencing an intermittent but serious issue where the vehicle refuses to accelerate or shift beyond a certain point. This issue has put us in dangerous situations multiple times. One incident occurre...
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CRASH1 injuryMay 21, 2025
I was in a car wreck and my air bags did not deploy and my seat belt did not lock. The other vehicle involved in the car accident immediately deployed its airbags. I did not ask for an ambulance because I do not know if my insurance covers it so I went personally to the emergency...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 30, 2024
For starters, my lights go out every six months on queue. Cannot find a reason why. My car sputters or shutters when accelerating. I heard other Kia models have recalls due to the same thing. I have had my car in the shop multiple times and no one can figure out why it is doing i...
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TIRES
Jan 23, 2024
The first of four tire failures (all the same DOT Number) of the OEM tires that were on the 2021 Kia Sedona when purchased in April, 2021. The first tire belt broke when on an approximate 1000 mile drive and was replaced on an emergency basis on January 24, 2024 with 16,760 mile...
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TIRES
Aug 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sedona equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen, Tire Size :235/65/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be d...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRASHJun 26, 2021
Vehicle is easily stolen, and is a safety risk for others. Kia's are getting stolen at an alarming rate and should be recalled! Not only are they getting stolen but they pose a major safety risk because the people stealing them are crashing them, running from police, etc. Damage ...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 22, 2021
DATE OF INCIDENT: 22 APR 2021, THURSDAY DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT: WHILE DRIVING ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 45 MPH ON A WELL-PAVED TWO-LANE ROAD WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBSTACLES PRESENT IN EITHER LANE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AUTOMATICALLY DECELERATED SHARPLY, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Sedona have?
The 2021 Kia Sedona has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Kia Sedona?
NHTSA has received 8 owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Kia Sedona.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Kia Sedona?
The 2021 Kia Sedona received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kia Sedona?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Kia Sedona are tires (2 reports), unknown or other (1 reports), electrical system,exterior lighting,unknown or other (1 reports).
Does the 2021 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2021 Kia Sedona. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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