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NHTSA crash test of the 2021 Kia Sedona

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Kia Sedona

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
8Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE KIA SEDONA

The Kia Sedona is a three-row minivan aimed squarely at family haulers who want practical people-moving capability with a measure of refinement. Covering model years 2019 through 2021, the Sedona competes in a segment where passenger protection is paramount. It targets parents, road-trip families, and buyers who prioritize interior room and everyday usability over sporty pretense.

VERDICT

The 2021 Kia Sedona earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Sedona as a competent, value-oriented minivan that delivers solid practicality and a comfortable ride for family use. Most assessments acknowledge it trails segment leaders in a few refinement areas but praise its overall capability and the strong value proposition it offers buyers who need three-row versatility without premium pricing.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 13%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15140

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record18.75/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Kia Sedona at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 2Unknown Or Other 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Tires 2Exterior Lighting 1Engine 1

Other Sedona years

Rivals in Sedan (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15140), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Kia Sedona 2021. Class rank 30 of 94 in Sedan 2021. Methodology · Disclosure