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moderate Owners of the 2015 Kia Sedona have filed 15 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Sedona | 7 |
| 2012 Sedona | 9 |
| 2014 Sedona | 3 |
| 2015 Sedona (this page) | 15 |
| 2016 Sedona | 16 |
| 2017 Sedona | 10 |
| 2019 Sedona | 8 |
Of the 15 body complaints filed for the 2015 Kia Sedona, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) did receive the Anti-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicle
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whole Integrated Body control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) did receive the Ant-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 19, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) did receive the Anti-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR AND/OR MANUAL LOCK/UNLOCK ACTUATOR - This bulletin provides the repair procedure to replace the sliding door lock/unlock release actuator on manual and power sliding doors on some 2015 - 2021MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 24, 2014~ to present, which may exhibit an inoperative door lock/unlock actuator.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2015 Kia Sedona has widespread issues with the automated sliding doors, affecting both driver and passenger sides. Owners report doors failing to latch properly, staying open while driving, making loud grinding or clicking noises during closure attempts, and requiring manual force to fully secure. Warning lights illuminate inconsistently—some owners see door-open indicators, others have no warning despite latches failing. The tailgate latch has also failed in at least one case, opening unexpectedly while driving. One owner mentioned NHTSA Campaign 18V338000 (Structure/Electrical), and another referenced a TSB for faulty sliding-door motors, suggesting Kia is aware of the pattern. Dealers have been inconsistent in addressing the failures—parts availability has been cited as a barrier, and one dealer only partially repaired the issue. Paint delamination on the hood and rear window area is reported in at least one vehicle, described as accelerating at nine years old. One owner also reported a water intrusion issue at the rear well, and during subsequent service, missing carpet and bolts suggested incomplete repairs. These door failures create genuine safety risk since they can open while the vehicle is in motion.
Same Kia Sedona body reports on nearby years: 2016
Automated sliding doors fail to fully latch, remaining partially open or springing back open after closing attempts. Grinding, clicking, or rubbing noises occur during closure. Some doors require manual force to engage the locking mechanism.
When: Recurring throughout vehicle ownership; one specific complaint noted ongoing since February 2021; another for 6 months prior to filing
Symptoms owners cite: Door fails to close fully when power button activated; Loud grinding, clicking, or rubbing noise during closure; Door opens back up automatically after closing attempt; Door visibly not closed when viewed from outside; Manual pushing required on rear of door to engage latch; Interior lights remain on because door registers as 'open'
Repairs/costs cited: Owners mention faulty sliding-door motors as root cause; one dealer cited parts unavailability; manual closure possible by turning power feature off and pushing manually
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner referenced NHTSA Campaign 18V338000 (Structure, Electrical System); another mentioned TSB attached to case; Kia extended warranty for at least one complainant; dealer initially stated parts for repair were not available
Tailgate latch malfunctions, causing the tailgate to remain open or open while vehicle is in motion. Occurred simultaneously with sliding-door latch failures in at least one vehicle.
When: Ongoing since February 2021 in one complaint; mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Tailgate stays open; Tailgate opens while vehicle is in motion
Paint flakes and peels off, exposing bare body metal. Blistering and rapid delamination observed on hood front edge and under rear windscreen, described as a latent defect affecting vehicle value.
When: At 9 years old (vehicle model 2015)
Symptoms owners cite: Paint flaking off and exposing body metal; Paint blistering under rear windscreen; Rapid delamination in affected areas
Water leaks into rear well area. Dealer initially misattributed the leak to a pet, then re-crimped the seal but failed to reinstall carpet and bolts during repair.
When: Reported in 2017; mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Water present in rear well
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer re-crimped the well; failed to reinstall carpet and bolts after repair
Synthesized from 15 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Rear sliding doors do not fully close and make loud grinding noise. The only way to shut them is to manually push it closed.
Neither of the rear sliding doors will fully close when engaged or activated by using the automatic door closures. You have to physically press the rear of the doors in order for them to engage the locking mechanisms.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 15 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 15 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 53,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.