2018 Kia Sedona SX
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- Photo: 2018 Kia Sedona LX in Platinum Graphite, Front Left, 04-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Kia Sedona LX 3.3L V6 front 5.23.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Kia Sedona LX by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Kia Sedona SX in Sterling Metallic, rear left, 2024-06-28 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sedona's la-z-boy seat (20420238744) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Kia Sedona SX is a 276-hp V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,000 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 276 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Sedona measures 201.4 inches long on a 120.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,517 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,990 |
| Destination Charge | $990 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Lambda II G6DH 3.3L GDI DOHC V6, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 276 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 83.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.252 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.654 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.804 |
| 4th Gear | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.393 |
| Final Drive | 3.041 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with struts, coil springs |
| Turning Diameter | 37.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 in ventilated discs |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in solid discs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | P235/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.4 in |
| Width | 78.1 in |
| Height | 69.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in |
| Front Track | 68.5 in |
| Rear Track | 68.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.8° |
| Departure Angle | 19.9° |
| Cargo Volume | 33.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,517 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 66.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.0 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia SEDONA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 25, 2022 · AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign 22V031000
Feb 19, 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Consequence: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
NHTSA campaign 19V109000
May 23, 2018 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Consequence: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
NHTSA campaign 18V338000
49 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Kia SEDONA
Owner Complaints
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia SEDONA (1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 22 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 KIA SEDONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.