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Kia Sedona: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeKia
ClassMinivan
Model years (US)2001–2021
New registrations (EU)2010–2012
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Kia Carnival – Fourth generation2020–present
Kia Carnival – Fourth generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeKA4
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present (Middle East)
2022–present (North America)
Body styles5-door minivan
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3
EnginesPetrol
2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4
3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 MPi V6
3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 GDi V6
Petrol hybrid
1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
Diesel
2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi VGT I4
Transmissions6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Wheelbase3,090 mm
Length5,155 mm
Width1,995 mm
Kerb weight1,985–2,144 kg (pre-facelift)
2,080–2,165 kg (facelift, standard-roof; South Korea)]
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor, 2021-2022)
Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (THACO Kia)
Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom)
DesignerPark Jung-Yong
Kia Carnival – Third generation2014–2021
Kia Carnival – Third generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeYP
Production2014–2020
Model years2015–2020 (Middle East)
2015–2021 (North America)
EnginesPetrol
3.3 L Lambda II MPi V6
3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6
Diesel
2.2 L R II CRDi VGT I4
Transmissions6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Wheelbase3,060 mm
Length5,115 mm
Width1,985 mm
Height1,740–1,755 mm
Kerb weight2,015–2,198 kg
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
India: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (Kia India)
Malaysia: Gurun (Naza)
Vietnam: Núi Thành, Quảng Nam
DesignerSang Hun Ahn
Je Won Seo (2018 facelift)
Kia Carnival – Second generation2004–2014
Kia Carnival – Second generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeVQ
ProductionDecember 2004–2014 (North America)
June 2006–2012 (Europe)
Model years2006–2012, 2014 (North America)
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y5 platform
EnginesPetrol
2.7 L Mu V6
3.5 L Lambda II V6
3.8 L Lambda V6
LPG
2.7 L Mu LPi V6
Diesel
2.2 L R II CRDi VGT I4
2.9 L CRDi VGT I4
Transmissions5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,890 mm (SWB)
3,020 mm (LWB)
Length4,810 mm (SWB)
5,130–5,145 mm (LWB)
Width1,985 mm
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Thailand: Chachoengsao (Yontrakit Kia)
Kia Carnival – First generation1998–2005
Kia Carnival – First generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeKV-II
ProductionJanuary 1998–2005
Model years2002–2005 (North America)
EnginesPetrol
2.5 L Rover KV6 V6
3.5 L Sigma V6
Diesel
2.9 L J-Line CRDi I4
Transmissions4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase2,910 mm
Length4,890 mm (1998–2000)
4,930 mm (2000–2005)
Width1,895 mm
Height1,730 mm (1998–2001)
1,770 mm (2001–2005)
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant)
Malaysia: Gurun (Naza); Pekan (AMM)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Thailand: Lat Krabang (YMC)

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2019–20213.3 L, 6 cyl8-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2015–20183.3 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2011–2012, 20143.5 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2006–20103.8 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2002–20053.5 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2019–20213.3 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive11.2 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km
2015–20183.3 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive11.2–12.4 L/100 km13.1–13.8 L/100 km9.4–10.7 L/100 km
2011–2012, 20143.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive11.2–11.8 L/100 km13.1–13.8 L/100 km9.8–10.2 L/100 km
2006–20103.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive12.4–13.1 L/100 km13.8–14.7 L/100 km10.2 L/100 km
2002–20053.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive13.8–14.7 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km11.2–13.1 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEngineMassCO₂
2010–2012Diesel2199 cm³2118–2810 kg179–199 g/km (NEDC)
2010–2011Diesel2902 cm³2321–2920 kg199–224 g/km (NEDC)
2010Petrol2656 cm³2765 kg255 g/km (NEDC)

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classMinivan
Model years in EPA data2002–2012, 2014–2021
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement3.3–3.8 L
Cylinders6
Transmission typesAutomatic
DriveFront-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular)
Configurations listed27
Powertrains (EU)Diesel
Engine displacement (EU)2,199–2,902 cm³
Mass in running order (EU)2,118–2,920 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,890 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2001–2021
New registrations (EU)2010–2012

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Engine and cooling5482015, 2016, 2017
Electrical system5082002, 2006, 2016
Brakes3262004, 2005, 2006
Airbags2492002, 2003, 2006
Body and structure2412006, 2008, 2016
Suspension1952004, 2006, 2007
Speed control and cruise1752006, 2007, 2008
Lights1642006, 2015, 2016
Transmission and drivetrain1252002, 2006, 2016
Steering1182004, 2005, 2006

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2012, 2014–2021: 2544 complaints, 127 with a crash and 146 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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