2005 Kia Sedona recalls and problems

The 2005 Kia Sedona has 2 safety recalls and 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

185

Crashes / fires

20 / 9

Injuries / deaths

16 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Kia Sedona vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Kia Sedona recalls

Recall 05V-329: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Jul 20, 2005 · 118,447 vehicles affected · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.

Risk: This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.

Fix: Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 05V-232: Wheels

Reported May 19, 2005 · 37,358 vehicles affected · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.

Risk: Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2005 Kia Sedona problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	84
Electrical System	22
Suspension	17
Air Bags	16
Engine and Engine Cooling	16
Steering	14
Wheels	13
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Tires	11
Engine	11
Unknown or Other	8
Service Brakes	8

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 29
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 9
Vehicle Speed Control › Cables — 5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 5
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 5
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 4
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 4
Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Kia Sedona complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Dec 3, 2021

Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and Iâm very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and it never wanted to start again and when I make it start again it started smell gas

Electrical System · at 88,000 miles · reported Aug 13, 2021

The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she attempted to open the hood of the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, but the hood would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…

Electrical System · at 115,000 miles · reported Oct 12, 2019

My 2005 kia sedona was parked in my garage and it caught fire in the dash in front of the steering wheel. That is where the fire department said it started. It was a total loss, only had 115,000 miles, no issues. Thank god it was at 8 AM and we were awake, earlier my whole family and our home may have been gone as well.

Engine · at 200,000 miles · reported May 17, 2019

The contact owned a 2005 kia sedona. While parked at the contact's residence, the vehicle caught fire underneath the hood and inside the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 200,000. Photos attached

Unknown or Other · at 225,000 miles · reported Mar 25, 2019

My kia sedona starts when it wants to. I have power to the dash lights, radio, and other electronics. The company has known about this issue since the 2002 version and with high miles. It has to deal with the "an issue with the factory vehicle immobilizer control module can cause the vehicle to think it is being stolen. This will immediately disallow the vehicle from starting.". While this is good most of the time, it isn't good since it doesn't set off the "engine light" so mechanics can read the computer. I have been without my vehicle for a month and missed numerous days of work due to this…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Kia Sedona: 05V-329 (vehicle speed control), 05V-232 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Kia Sedona?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (84 reports), followed by electrical system (22). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.