2018 Kia Sedona Engine Problems

Your engine suddenly failed while driving, causing all warning lights to illuminate and the engine to smoke and leak fuel. Multiple systems failed at the same time including power doors, steering, and acceleration, forcing you to have the car towed. This appears to be a recurring problem affecting multiple owners, suggesting a potential design or manufacturing defect that may require significant engine repairs or replacement.

While driving on the interstate, your van made a banging or tingling sound from the front engine area with no warning lights to alert you. You had just experienced a sudden loss of power going uphill when you heard the noise. The engine threw a rod (internal engine failure), and if you hadn't pulled over immediately, the engine could have completely seized while you were driving at highway speed. Repairs will require engine removal and complete internal rebuild or engine replacement.

Your engine developed a blown head gasket and cracked block between 64,000 and 72,000 miles, despite no warning lights appearing on your dashboard. You initially noticed antifreeze smell and took the car in for leak inspection, but the problem wasn't caught until the head gasket failed. The repair will require engine disassembly to replace the head gasket and address the cracked engine block.

While driving uphill on a busy highway, your engine suddenly began running at high RPMs and your check oil and check engine lights started flashing, making steering difficult and creating a serious safety concern in traffic. When you pulled over and checked the oil, the dipstick showed the engine was completely empty of oil. You were eventually towed to a mechanic who confirmed your engine had seized and needed complete replacement. Addressing this will require a full engine replacement, which typically involves removing the old engine and installing a new or rebuilt one.

Your 2018 Kia Sedona's engine started knocking and burning through oil despite regular oil changes. After adding oil the knock went away temporarily, but three weeks later the engine completely shut off on the highway with no warning lights or sounds. A mechanic diagnosed a seized engine with locked pistons that requires complete replacement at only 107,000 miles. The repair will involve a full engine replacement, though the original engine is no longer available.

Your head gasket failed, allowing coolant to leak into the engine, which caused the vehicle to break down on the interstate. The engine damage was severe enough that it needed to be completely replaced. There were no warning signs before the failure occurred.

Your engine failed at 108,000 miles. This 3.3-liter V6 engine has known issues, but Kia is refusing to cover the repair. You may need to pay out of pocket for engine service or replacement.

Your engine has failed completely and requires replacement. Your vehicle is currently at the dealership where it was purchased, dropped off on July 30, 2024, and you're waiting for the replacement engine to be installed.

Your engine failed at 108,000 miles due to a known rod issue with this engine model. This is a serious engine problem that can cause sudden failure while driving.

While driving on the highway, your dashboard lights suddenly came on and your engine shut off completely, leaving you without power steering. The engine wouldn't restart and had to be towed to a mechanic, who discovered the engine had seized due to lack of oil. Your owner reports that all routine maintenance was performed and documented, but the dealership denied a warranty replacement, claiming the engine showed sludge and was neglected—despite maintenance records. The owner believes the engine failure was caused by a manufacturing defect in the GDI engine that caused excessive oil burning with no warning signs. An engine replacement may be necessary to restore your vehicle to working condition.

While driving normally, your engine suddenly lost power and started using much more fuel than usual. You noticed a strong fuel smell inside the cabin and white smoke coming from the exhaust. This combination of symptoms suggests a serious engine issue that needs immediate diagnosis, likely involving the fuel injection system, engine sensors, or internal combustion problems.

Your engine has failed at 90,000 miles, and the dealer won't cover it under warranty because you're the second owner. You noticed your car was burning oil before the failure. Since other 2018 Kias have been recalled for similar engine failures, this appears to be a manufacturing defect rather than a maintenance issue. Fixing this will likely require engine repair or replacement.

Your check engine light keeps turning on and off intermittently. When the light is off, you may notice a lack of power and hesitation when accelerating (throttle lag). Your Kia dealership has identified that the CVVT Assembly and Oil Control Valve need replacement, with the possibility of full engine replacement if there's additional damage. The fix will involve replacing these valve components and possibly the entire engine depending on the extent of the damage.

The vehicle is a 2018 Kia Sedona with approximately 122,000 miles that experienced a catastrophic engine failure resulting in complete engine seizure. The failure has been identified by an independent mechanic as a rod bearing issue. The engine remains intact and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle is currently not operational and the battery has been disconnected. This vehicle is a family vehicle that regularly transports our four children. At the time of the incident, our [XXX] child was in the vehicle with us. The failure created a serious safety risk. While traveling on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning, creating a hazardous situation in active traffic and increasing the risk of a collision. The presence of a young child in the vehicle further heightened the severity of the safety risk. The issue was preceded by a light tapping noise that began approximately 10 miles prior to the failure. Within about one minute before total failure, a loud squealing noise occurred, followed immediately by complete engine shutdown and loss of power. There were no meaningful warnings that would indicate imminent catastrophic failure in time to safely prevent the incident. The problem has been confirmed by an independent repair facility, which diagnosed the engine as seized due to internal failure consistent with rod bearing damage. A Kia dealership and Kia America have both been contacted and declined responsibility for repair. The vehicle has been regularly maintained, with routine oil changes performed as expected. The most recent oil change was completed approximately 2,000 miles prior to the failure. Insurance has confirmed this incident is not covered, as it is a mechanical failure and not the result of an accident or external damage. The vehicle has not been physically inspected by the manufacturer. Police were not involved. This type of failure is consistent with widely reported engine defects across Kia vehicles i INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

10 mile drive to town. On return home, smoke began pouring from the engine compartment. Within 3-4 minutes flames came from grill area, and within 15 minutes entire car was engulfed in flames.

Vehicle was idling when smoke and fire started presumably from the engine causing a car fire. We are the insurance company that paid for the car and Clearcover Insurance is now the owner.

We barely use it and just for Sunday service only which our church is just 2 miles away from our home. We did the oil change last July 2022 and on December 2022, Suddenly the engine stops working (ONLY 120 MILEAGE ADDED). NO WARNING LIGHTS or INDICATION saying ENGINE OLI needs to change. My son heard a clunk noise while he's on the way home. Huntington Beach Hyundai Service center said that the ENGINE BROKE DUE TO OIL ISSUE.