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Kia Sedona recalls and problems

23 recalls and 2,420 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
23
Complaints
2,420
Crashes reported
120
Fires reported
128

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Kia Sedona by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2021 Sedona0102010
2020 Sedona1200000
2019 Sedona2402150
2018 Sedona3501510
2017 Sedona413423110
2016 Sedona42991014102
2015 Sedona31402920
2014 Sedona1402220
2013 Sedona100000
2012 Sedona51085520
2011 Sedona6653110
2010 Sedona5324310
2009 Sedona5483250
2008 Sedona517041020
2007 Sedona615778113
2006 Sedona7385138180
2005 Sedona2185209160
2004 Sedona21761014252
2003 Sedona41631321240
2002 Sedona31981713201

Most reported Kia Sedona problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System493
Engine368
Air Bags242
Structure217
Suspension198
Service Brakes, Hydraulic189
Vehicle Speed Control165
Unknown or Other162
Exterior Lighting149
Service Brakes105

All Kia Sedona recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
22V-612Aug 10, 20222016Power TrainKia America, Inc.
22V-031Jan 25, 20222017–2019Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.
21V-725Sep 17, 20212015–2017Electrical System, Exterior LightingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles.
20V-399Jul 8, 20202020Electrical SystemKia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles.
20V-101Feb 21, 20202011–2012Fuel System, GasolineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles.
20V-088Feb 14, 20202006–2010Electrical System, Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles.
19V-207Mar 18, 20192019Seat BeltsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement.
19V-109Feb 19, 20192015–2018Electrical SystemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats.
18V-363Jun 1, 20182011–2012Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.
18V-338May 23, 20182015–2018Structure, Electrical SystemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD).
16V-389Jun 1, 20162006–2014Latches/Locks/LinkagesKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014.
16V-387Jun 1, 20162006–2012SuspensionKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut…
13V-550Nov 5, 20132006–2012SuspensionKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland…
13V-114Apr 1, 20132007–2011Exterior LightingKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…
09V-130Apr 17, 20092006–2007Exterior LightingHuyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles.
06V-349Sep 11, 20062006Electrical SystemOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position.
06V-265Jul 19, 20062006Service Brakes, HydraulicOn certain passenger vehicles, the rear caliper brake hoses may be out of position.
05V-329Jul 20, 20052003–2005Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation.
05V-232May 19, 20052003–2005WheelsOn certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
05V-013Jan 19, 20052002–2003Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
03V-158Apr 25, 20032003Service Brakes, AirOn certain passenger vehicles, there was a programming error in the anti-lock braking system (Abs) electronic control module logic.
03V-135Apr 3, 20032002SeatsOn certain passenger vehicles, some of the second and third row seat strikers installed on the vehicle floor pan have been improperly heat treated and could break in a crash.
03V-017Jan 22, 20032002Seat BeltsCertain mini vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Sedona?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Kia Sedona has the most reports (385). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Kia Sedona model years 2002–2020.

What are the most common Kia Sedona problems?

Owners report electrical system, engine, air bags problems most often.