WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Kia Sedona steering problems
severe Owners of the 2016 Kia Sedona have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Sedona | 4 |
| 2016 Sedona (this page) | 6 |
| 2017 Sedona | 3 |
1crash
1fire
2injuries
What stands out
Among the 8 model years of Kia Sedona in our records for steering problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering 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.
WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of multi-function switch Assembly associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY022) on 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through March 17, 2016. The multi-function switch assembly is the steering column-mounted stalk that controls headlamps and tail lamps, turn signals, and, if equipped, fog lamps.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2016 Kia Sedona?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 111,834 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.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering 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.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Kia/Sedona.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.