Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -18 City / 22 -25 HWY
Horsepower
276
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ashley B
I love the flexible trunk space. I love how the seats convert and can be removed for additional space. I enjoy the non cloth seats and the butt warmers.
It has plenty of space for a growing family, up to 5 kids comfortably.
accountCircle heather W
Very spacious and comfortable.
I love the space my Sedona has. All of my kids for well and with 2 car seats is nice to have 3 rows. The back seat drops down flat for extra space when not using the back row. The seats are very comfortable. I also love that it's deep in the very back so I can for my stroller without a problem.
accountCircle Stephanie G
Comfortable luxury in a minivan. Great for a big family.
My vehicle is great in size for my family of 7. It has seating for 8, front and rear air conditioning with separate controls for individual comfort, all of the seats recline. There is plenty of storage space for groceries and lots of luggage. The surround sound is excellent for movie watching and listening to music. The maintenance is low but a little pricey. It drives smoothly and it gets great mileage on the highway.
accountCircle Kelly B
Very spacious and comfortable ride!
Very comfortable for our family of 7! Had this vehicle for 3 years and have not had any problems! We have noticed the brand of oil is huge. Drives and rides like a sedan. Plenty of leg space for 4 teens a baby and 2 adults. We have traveled to and from Florida comfortably.
accountCircle Kenneth M
Vehicle quality in a class of vehicle you can count on.
This is the 6fh Kia I have owned and have never had any problems with any of them. My only wish is that Kia would make a electric model in the or a crossover model in there vans.
accountCircle Danielle M
It's a great, inexpensive, family sized minivan. Cheaper than all other minivans but better rated.
I love the amount of room I have in my van. The seats fold down into the car to make a flat surface. I have two car seats and they fit perfectly. I was able to take the center seat out for easy access to the back. I love that it's rated high in safety. There nothing I don't like about it.
accountCircle Monica D
Even though it is not as expensive as other makes of vans, it is comfortable and reliable.
I love the ease of the van. It's great for my kids. I really like that we have an optional 8th seat.
accountCircle yajaira S
Loving my kia sedona minivan
Very comfortable, it seats 8 people, has a back up camera and satellite radio. The seats fold down for more space

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jessica D
Don't buy it, it is junk and kia will not make it right
We have had significant issues with this van. It has cut off while we are driving several times and it took them 3 times to fix it properly
accountCircle Heather L
I like that it's a van with sliding doors
If you are sitting in the car running for more than 30 mins and it's hot outside the van shuts down and won't start running again for 30 mins. We have took it multiple times to the dealership and the problem is still no fixed.
accountCircle Nina R
Safety features (the cameras are top rated!).
I am not a minivan type of person however I got it because it is more convenient with children. Having three children, the minivan helps with easier transportation.
accountCircle Elizabeth S
Bluetooth and brakes in a Kia Sedona.
Since buying the car in 2016, the seats (cloth) have ripped in the front on the side. The brakes are not very smooth and when stopping, jerks very hard. There is also a sound coming from the back of the car that is distracting and sounds like a squeak.
accountCircle Sarah J
2016 Kia Sedona at 93000 miles.
It was hard to get used to driving at first because the center of gravity is very different from other front wheeled cars or trucks I have driven in the past. It did not have an option for dual climate control for driver and passenger which will be a must have in our next vehicle. We have had some issues with the air conditioning going warm and had to replace the wiring harness and sensor for the cooling system.
accountCircle Kris L
I love the ample room and space, but I cannot stand driving a mom van! It fits my 4 perfectly tho!
How convenient it is. There's buttons to open the doors, and everything is just really easy to use and figure out.
accountCircle Rachael M
It fits 7 people and has a lot of storage space.
It drives smooth, but we have had problems with the vehicle. The brake is very easy to use. It looks very sleek but is practical.
accountCircle Fred C
Looks like a SUV, drives like a car.
Miles per gallon is terrible. Steering wheel is a little bit too small. Leather seats are starting to wear out. Bluetooth is sometimes difficult to use. Am radio reception is extremely poor. Service department is hard to deal with dealership is deceptive. Rear heater could work better. Cigarette lighter plugs hard difficult to access. . Drives and handles fairly well. Styling and design are attractive. . Storage capacity is ample. Seats are comfortable. Lots of nooks and crannies to put things in.

Kia Sedona Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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L
276 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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LX
276 HP 20 MPG 8 Seats
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EX
276 HP 20 MPG 8 Seats
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SX
276 HP 21 MPG 7-8 Seats
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SX-L
276 HP 19 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2016 Kia Sedona Owner Reviews

4.43
251 Reviews
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jen R on June 25, 2021
Kia Sedona has a very roomy interior cabin.
The van is extremely comfortable and versatile. It picks up speed fairly fast. Sometimes there are some issues with the sliding doors not properly closing. There are more than enough cup holders. The interior cabin is very roomy. The spare tire is located under the vehicle on the back passenger side.
accountCircle Ellen K on June 18, 2021
Overall I love my car. It has a unique design.
My Kia Sedona is very attractive car. I love the interior and exterior design. It handle the road beautiful. It is very comfortable car. The only problem I had with it is the door. 2 years after I bought it the door making a clicking sound whenever I close it.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kimberly S.

The pros for this vehicle are spacious, easy to drive, handles well in the snow, third row seating, large storage area, minimal blind spots, sliding doors with buttons for driver to close doors, variety of colors,

likeFilled Francis W.

Fold back seats. Very dependable vehicle, especially on long trips. Good gas mileage, especially for a minivan Nice looking van. Looks better than competitors vans. Good for hauling stuff, sorta like a pickup truck. Especially good for hauling not too tall furniture.

likeFilled Elizabeth R.

What I love most about my Kia Sedona is how much room there is for all my 3 children in car seats. And still lots of room for more people to ride along. Lots of room in the back for our double stroller and groceries.

likeFilled Marce P.

This cars has lots of room, it is secure for my and my kids to drive around town, is not a expensive car, regardless, gas consumption is not that much, I have space to keep my kids sports gear inside without interfering with seats.

likeFilled Tara F.

I like the interior design of the new Kia Sedona is primarily geared toward families, with this being seen in a variety of ways. Much of this is seen in the engaging and spacious design that the cockpit and rear seats enjoy.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kimberly S.

The cons out the 2016 Kia Sedona are the screen is small with the radio on it, the back up camera is small, more heating options, more storage space in the rear end of van, dividers in trunk area, stow away vacuum.

dislikeFilled Francis W.

The largest con is the size of the gas tank. I had a Pontiac van that had a gas tank that held over 25 gallons of gas. The Sedona only about 18 gallons of gas. By folding down the rear two seats, you also do not that the same amount of room as compared to other vans.

dislikeFilled Elizabeth R.

The only con I would say about my Kia Sedona is the major blind spots in the two rear corners. But the backup camera helps with that. But only when backing up. Not when switching lanes. So you really have to double check that there are no cars in your blind spots before making a lane change.

dislikeFilled Marce P.

It has a lot of recalls sometimes twice because of the same issue, the trunk doesn't open from inside, the screen from the backup camera is too little and all the time has the sun on top which makes difficult to see sometimes.

dislikeFilled Tara F.

Despite being a family-oriented vehicle, the 2020 Kia Sedona offers much less cargo space than you might expect. While this is primarily the case when all of the seats are up, it does not get much better when the seats are down.

Ranks #4 Minivans by Owners

The 2016 Kia Sedona has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 6 other Minivans.

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4.6
2
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4.55
3
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4.48
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4.43

Ranks #3 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Kia Sedona has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #3 of 6 other Minivans.

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28 MPG
2
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27 MPG
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25 MPG

Is The 2016 Kia Sedona A Good Car?

Yes. It was recalled 4 months ago for airbag problem. The problem was fixed. Good car no other problems.
Jasimene A.
Yes, we love our Kia Sedona! It is very roomy and comfortable! It has black and tan interior. When we first seen it online we didn't like the interior. But once we seen it in person it looked great.... Read More
Amy T.
Yes it has room and door driver open passenger doors, so I can drop my kids to school without problem.
Marcela p.
It's a good looking vehicle but has had its issues. I don't think I'd ever buy one again. Truthfully...
Bre L.
I love it! Tons of cargo space and very reliable. Leg room is excellent, as I have long legs and so do my kids.
Heather S.
Yes it is! Very reliable. We had a Hyundai van for 8 years which is made by same company as Kia and it was a great vehicle.
Barbara D.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Kia Sedona?

Minor problems. The car was recalled months ago but the issues were fixed. It does not have good mileage compared to other models but the price is cheaper than other models.
Jasimene A.
Yes it is very reliable and gets great gas mileage. It gets up to 20 in town and 25 on the highway. It rides very comfortably. It has great head room for all our over six foot tall boys in the family... Read More
Amy T.
It had already 2 recalls and one of those had to be fixed again . Never get a letter form dealer or from Kia.
Marcela p.
2016 Kia Sedona lx is not reliable. Its broken down a good number times and I've never even driven it far.
Bre L.
It's very reliable. The only issue I've had with it is the turn signals sometimes will not signal properly.
Danielle B.
No problems at all and very reliable. It had been a great vehicle, is very comfortable. I would recommend this vehicle to any family.
Carmen R.

Is The 2016 Kia Sedona A Good Value?

Very good value. The cost rangers anywhere from $16000-$25000. Cheaper than other models. It was a very good deal.
Jasimene A.
We bought our van for about $24,000.00 with 24000 miles on it. I am not sure what it would cost brand new but we was blessed to get it and very thankful!
Amy T.
Around $16000 yes it was used so it wasn't that expensive from all the cars that style. However the loan still going.
Marcela p.
A Kia Sedona is about 35,000. It's not really worth it. I would just save up for something else. Like a SUV.
Bre L.
I believe I bought mine for $22000. I think it's a very good value. I looked at plenty of others and none of them came close for the price.
Radhika L.
We bought it used and it was around $21000. It was very reasonable to purchase. We even got an extended warranty on the van
Brad F.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Kia Sedona engine oil type?

Answer: The 2016 Kia Sedona engine oil type is Mobil 1 Extended Performance Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30. When performing an oil change on the car You will first want to make sure that the vehicle has been parked and off...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety