2004 KIA SEDONA
2 recalls, 226 complaints - 27 TSBs
05V329000 Jul 20, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
05V232000 May 19, 2005
WHEELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Consequence
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
226 total complaints
12 crashes 13 fires 27 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 24 |
| STEERING | 19 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 |
| WHEELS:HUB | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 8, 2021
Incident date: Oct 7, 2021
Everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. Slowed down for car n front was turning when I noticed smoke coming from under hood around headlights both sides. Then we pulled into a storage unit place. When even more smoke . I got out popped hood it was all on fire. I turned off van... Read more
Fire
WHEELS
Mar 28, 2020
Incident date: Mar 28, 2020
I HAVE A 2004 KIA SENDONA LX VAN AND THE WHEEL BARRINGS ARE BAD I FIXED IT ONCE ALREADY A MONTH AGO AND IT IS ALREADY BROKEN AGAIN BOTH TIMES IT COMPLETELY FELL APART IN TO LITTLE PEICES WHEN I TOOK THE WHEEL OFF.
ENGINE
Apr 2, 2019
Incident date: Mar 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE AP... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Oct 21, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
MY 2004 KIA SEDONA WAS SITTING STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY ENGINE WAS OFF. WHEN SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE PARTS ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE ENGINE. SUCH BE AS FLUID RESERVOIRS WIRING, FUSE BOX, AND MORE.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2018
Incident date: Dec 16, 2017
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 AM, MY WIFE'S 2004 KIA SEDONA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME. I HAD DRIVEN IT THAT MORNING TO RUN A QUICK ERRAND, ACTUAL DRIVE TIME LESS THAN HALF AN HOUR WITHOUT ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. I RETURNED HOME, PARKED IN OUR DR... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 5, 2017
Incident date: Jun 5, 2017
WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF, AS IT OCCASIONALLY DOES. THE RPM'S DROPPED AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT. USUALLY THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED BY ME REVVING THE ENGINE FOR A MINUTE OR TWO, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED LONGER THAN USUAL. IT EVENTUALLY STAYED ON AND I TRIED TO DRIVE AWAY. AS I C... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 1, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" ON TUESDAY MAY 9, 2017 WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. TO OUR AMAZEMENT AND HORROR, NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED . 'WE WERE HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN . THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR REQUIRED ASSISTANCE FROM THE POLICE/FIRE FIGHTERS ASSISTANCE TO EXIT THE VAN HOWEVER ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 1, 2017
Incident date: May 9, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" ON TUESDAY MAY 9, 2017 WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. TO OUR AMAZEMENT AND HORROR, NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED . 'WE WERE HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN . THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR REQUIRED ASSISTANCE FROM THE POLICE/FIRE FIGHTERS ASSISTANCE TO EXIT THE VAN HOWEVER ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
May 15, 2017
Incident date: May 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. WHILE STATIONARY, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL..MY VAN STALLS OUT NO MATTER WHERE..STOPPED AT IDLE IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF..DRIVING AVERAGE SPEED IN TOWN 45MPH IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF..ON THE HWY. SPEEDS AVERAGE FROM 55 TO 70 MPH IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ..IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS..I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING.. FUEL PUMP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL..MY VAN STALLS OUT NO MATTER WHERE..STOPPED AT IDLE IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF..DRIVING AVERAGE SPEED IN TOWN 45MPH IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF..ON THE HWY. SPEEDS AVERAGE FROM 55 TO 70 MPH IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF ..IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS..I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING.. FUEL PUMP... Read more
STEERING
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2015
MY STEERING IN MY 2004 KIA SEDONA LX IS TENDING TO BIND AND NEARLY LOCK UP AROUND TURNS. THIS PROBLEM COMES AND GOES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 14, 2015
Incident date: May 13, 2015
UPON RETURNING HOME AND PARKING MY VAN AFTER RUNNING AN ERRAND OF ABOUT 5 MILES, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RAN TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITHIN 60 (SIXTY) SECONDS AFTER SEEING THE SMOKE. REMOVING THE AIR CLEANER AND OTHER COMPONENTS, -- THE WIRE HARN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 19, 2015
Incident date: Jan 27, 2015
CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER DRIVING ENGINE WAS OFF . HISTORY OF OIL LEAKS. #15003607 VAN TOTALED AND SENT TO SALVAGE YARD. *TR
Fire
STEERING
Feb 6, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2015
MY VAN WONT STEER. IT IS TIGHT AND WONT LET ME GO LEFT OR RIGHT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2014
Incident date: Jan 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. WHILE OPENING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, ALL FOUR DOORS ON THE VEHICLE LOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 26, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2014
WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER OF STEERING. WHEN TAKEN TO KIA DEALERSHIP TO FIX PROBLEM THEY TOLD US IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG KIA CARS. THEY CHECKED ALL BELTS, BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ALL TESTS CAME BACK NOR... Read more
STEERING
Dec 26, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2014
WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER OF STEERING. WHEN TAKEN TO KIA DEALERSHIP TO FIX PROBLEM THEY TOLD US IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG KIA CARS. THEY CHECKED ALL BELTS, BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ALL TESTS CAME BACK NOR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 24, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATED AND SEIZED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE AT A SLOWER SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP... Read more
STEERING
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: Sep 18, 2014
WHILE MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS THE STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FINE. NO OTHER WARNINGS. THIS MADE ME VERY SCARED TO MAKE TURNS. I DID MY BEST TO AVOID TURNS ONLY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR TWO DAYS. IN MY 32 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Jul 30, 2014
WIRING UNDER SEAT SHORTED CAUSING SMALL FIRE INSIDE..EXTINGUISHED WIRING UNDER CAR IN SAME AREA MELTED SHORTING EVERY THING OUT. *TR
Fire
STEERING
Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2014
STEERING NOISE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL STEERING RESISTANCE REFERENCE BULLETIN TSB-019 THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL! ARE WE JUST WAITING FOR A WRECK THAT ACTUALLY KILLS SOME ONE? WE WERE TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND HAD TO BE TURNED BACK TO STR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 2014
Incident date: Jan 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA .THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DEER BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Aug 23, 2013
Incident date: Aug 22, 2013
THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF DOUGLAS TIRES I HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR EVEN THOUGH WALMART SAYS IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THEY GET HOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE TIRES THIS TIME THE WHOLE INSIDE OF MY TIRE IS GONE LOOKS LIKE ROPE HANGING OUT ME AND MY DAUGHTER COULD OF BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED SO I THINK ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 29, 2013
Incident date: Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 24, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
ABS MODULE IS DEAD. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 4, 2013
Incident date: Dec 26, 2011
VAN DOES NOT STAY STARTED. SENSOR CONTROL AND SHORT ON SEATS. *TR
SEATS
Mar 4, 2013
Incident date: Dec 26, 2011
VAN DOES NOT STAY STARTED. SENSOR CONTROL AND SHORT ON SEATS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 4, 2013
Incident date: Dec 26, 2011
VAN DOES NOT STAY STARTED. SENSOR CONTROL AND SHORT ON SEATS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 22, 2013
Incident date: Jan 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A CAR WASH, SHE SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN TRAVELED OVER A CURB BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 1, 2012
Incident date: Feb 2, 2012
THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE LATEST IN NOVEMBER WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING RUSH HOUR, GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR. MY VAN KEEPS DYING WHILE I'M DRIVING WHETHER IT WAS A SENSOR OR OUT OF GAS, WHATEVER THE REASON, WHEN POWER GOES OUT, THE BRAKE LOCKS UP AND I HAVE NO CONTROL TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 2012
Incident date: Feb 2, 2012
THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES, THE LATEST IN NOVEMBER WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING RUSH HOUR, GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR. MY VAN KEEPS DYING WHILE I'M DRIVING WHETHER IT WAS A SENSOR OR OUT OF GAS, WHATEVER THE REASON, WHEN POWER GOES OUT, THE BRAKE LOCKS UP AND I HAVE NO CONTROL TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 5, 2012
Incident date: Oct 4, 2012
DRIVING IN MOUNTAINS IN SOUTHWEST IN OCTOBER USING CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MPH. THE CRUISE WAS DISENGAGED BY THE DRIVER AS A TURN APPROACHED. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FULLY. BRAKES DID NOT SLOW IT AND THEY BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV PAST 6000 RPM'... Read more
TIRES
Aug 28, 2012
Incident date: Aug 14, 2012
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012, MY WIFE TOOK OUR GRANDDAUGHTER SHOPPING. AFTER DROPPING HER OFF AT HOME, MY WIFE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE ~30 MILES HOME. ON THE WAY SHE NOTED A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE STOPPED AT A GAS STATION ABOUT HALFWAY HOME TO CALL ME AND ASK THAT... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 24, 2012
Incident date: May 17, 2010
MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO START. WILL SUBSEQUENTLY TURN OVER FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND FINALLY "CATCHES" AND WILL RUN ROUGH. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL RUN ROUGH, HESITATE AND STALL, MOSTLY AT TIMES DURING A FULL STOP ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO NORMAL DRIVIN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 24, 2012
Incident date: May 17, 2010
MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO START. WILL SUBSEQUENTLY TURN OVER FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND FINALLY "CATCHES" AND WILL RUN ROUGH. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL RUN ROUGH, HESITATE AND STALL, MOSTLY AT TIMES DURING A FULL STOP ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO NORMAL DRIVIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2012
Incident date: May 17, 2010
MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO START. WILL SUBSEQUENTLY TURN OVER FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND FINALLY "CATCHES" AND WILL RUN ROUGH. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL RUN ROUGH, HESITATE AND STALL, MOSTLY AT TIMES DURING A FULL STOP ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO NORMAL DRIVIN... Read more
STEERING
Apr 17, 2012
Incident date: Jan 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 2 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Mar 5, 2012
CPSC#I1230221A. 2004 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO STALLING. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF POWER RESULTS IN DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED NONE OF THE REPAIRS, HAVE FIXED THE STALL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Mar 5, 2012
CPSC#I1230221A. 2004 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO STALLING. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE IDLING AND WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF POWER RESULTS IN DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED NONE OF THE REPAIRS, HAVE FIXED THE STALL... Read more
STEERING
Oct 31, 2011
Incident date: Aug 31, 2011
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT NOTED. RESEARCHED AND FOUND NHTSA ACTION # 10027724, AND FOUND IT WAS OPENED AND CLOSED TWICE. THE ACTION APPEARED TO BE RELATED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND ASSOCIATED UNIVERSAL JOINT. LUBRICATING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT APPEARED TO SLIGHTLY LESSEN... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 4, 2011
Incident date: Jul 11, 2011
THE WHEEL BEARINGS DISINTEGRATED AND CAUSED THE WHOLE HUB TO COME OFF. LUCKILY WE WERE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FROM OUR DESTINATION AND WEREN'T GOING VERY FAST. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 4, 2011
Incident date: Sep 14, 2011
VAN WAS MAKING A HIGH-PITCHED WHINING SOUND. TOOK IT IN AND FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEY TESTED IT AND IT WAS STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY SO THEY DUG A LITTLE DEEPER AND FOUND THAT THE COILS AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GOT THE VAN BACK IN WORKING CONDITION AND LESS THAN TW... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 4, 2011
Incident date: Sep 14, 2011
VAN WAS MAKING A HIGH-PITCHED WHINING SOUND. TOOK IT IN AND FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEY TESTED IT AND IT WAS STILL NOT RUNNING PROPERLY SO THEY DUG A LITTLE DEEPER AND FOUND THAT THE COILS AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GOT THE VAN BACK IN WORKING CONDITION AND LESS THAN TW... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 21, 2011
Incident date: Jun 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT TAPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THEN THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFI... Read more
STEERING
Jun 21, 2011
Incident date: Jun 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT TAPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THEN THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFI... Read more
STEERING
May 3, 2011
Incident date: Apr 20, 2011
THE STEERING IN MY 2004 KIA SEDONA IS MALFUCTIONING. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IT NOW TAKES A GREAT AMOUNT OF EFFORT SOME OF THE TIME. IT COMES AND GOES. AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL IT GOES FROM EASY TO VERY DIFFICULT AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. AFTER A TURN YOU MUST TURN THE WHEEL BACK ... Read more
STEERING
Apr 26, 2011
Incident date: Apr 23, 2011
STEERING BINDING. WAS TOLD AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH STEERING IN SEDONAS NOW I AM PAYING A HIGH PRICE TO GET VEHICLE FIXED. I ASKED WHY ISNT IT ON RECALL LIST THEY SAID THEY DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT. I AM LEASING A 2004 KIASEDONA. I HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH TURNING ... Read more
TIRES
Apr 8, 2011
Incident date: Apr 3, 2011
75,000 MILE TIRES COMING APART AFTER 23,844 MILES ! AFTER VISITING RELATIVES IN STUART FLA ON OUR WAY HOME ON I-95 HEADING SOUTH TO POMPANO BEACH AT 70MPH OUR VAN STARTED TO VIBRATE VICIOUSLY IN THE REAR,I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY TO CHECK THE TIRES,I THOUGHT ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS CAME LOOSE I JUST ... Read more
STEERING
Mar 15, 2011
Incident date: Feb 28, 2011
POWER STEERING SEEMS TO FADE IN AND OUT INTERMITTENTLY. I LOOKED ONLINE AND SEE THAT THERE AREA A LOT OF KIA SADONA OWNER THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE HOWEVER THERE IS NO RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF NOW BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. *TR
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 KIA SEDONA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 21.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Minivan - 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 KIA SEDONA
27 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
TSB_BOD055_R1
Sep 13, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
TSB_BOD055_R1
Sep 13, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
PS539
Mar 2, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
TSB-GEN085R1
Jan 18, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB-GEN085R1
Jan 18, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
TSBTRA046
Dec 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
TSB-068
May 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND IN A CIRCUIT ONLY INTENDED FOR TESTING PURPOSES MAY C
TSB-044
Nov 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH
TSB-044
Nov 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH
TSB-048
Sep 1, 2009
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
KIA: POWER SLIDING DOOR REMOE CONTROLLER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. ON SOME VEHICLES, A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) MAY NOT OPEN WHEN USING AN OVERHEAD CONSOLE SWITCH, B PILLAR SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON. *PE
TSB-048
Sep 1, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KIA: POWER SLIDING DOOR REMOE CONTROLLER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. ON SOME VEHICLES, A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) MAY NOT OPEN WHEN USING AN OVERHEAD CONSOLE SWITCH, B PILLAR SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON. *PE
TSB-019
Oct 1, 2008
010000 STEERING
KIA: INCREASED STEERING EFFORT. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT USE OCCURS, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT AND NOISE (FROM STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT) FOR SOME SEDONA. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
013
May 1, 2008
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SEDONA (GQ) CORRODED HEATER COOLANT PIPES - ON SOME BUILT FROM MAY 1, 2001, TO AUG. 30, 2005. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ
013
Apr 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR W/ 3.5L ENGINES. *KB
049
May 1, 2005
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THAT MAY HAVE WATER INTRUDING INTO THE BEARING AREA THROUGH THE JOINT BETWEEN THE HUBCAP AND HUB AND MAY CONTAMINATE THE GREASE OR DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BEARING(S).
008
Apr 1, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DIAGNOSIS AND PERFORMANCE TESTING. *TT
81
Jan 1, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR WHEEL BEARING TORQUE UPDATE. *TT
82
Jan 1, 2005
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
IMPROVED CENTER SLIDING DOOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY. *TT
006
Dec 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, KIA SEDONA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP24002
Opened: Feb 27, 2024 , Closed: Mar 5, 2024
3.3L Engine Loss of Motive Power (LOMP)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on February 20, 2024, requesting the opening of an investigation into an alleged defect of the "engine" on the following vehicle model stated by the petitioner: 2016 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with the 3.3L V-Shaped GDI Lambda-II engine... Read more
EA08017
Opened: Aug 28, 2008 , Closed: Jul 1, 2009
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING
ODIS ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED AT A RELATIVELY HIGH FREQUENCY IN SALT-BELT STATES (5.9 PERCENT).HOWEVER, THE TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND KIA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL EFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.IN ADDITION, ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO... Read more
PE08033
Opened: Apr 28, 2008 , Closed: Aug 28, 2008
STEERING BINDING
ON APRIL 28, 2008, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-033 TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING STEERING BINDING IN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 KIA SEDONA MINIVANS.KIA'S RESPONSE TO ODI'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN PE08-033 INDICATED THAT CONCERNS WITH BINDING... Read more
PE05035
Opened: Jun 28, 2005 , Closed: Oct 19, 2005
ELECTRICAL FIRE
BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 4, 2005, KIA NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V463) INVOLVING ALL MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002, 2003 KIA SEDONA EX VEHICLES AND CERTAIN MY 2004 KIA SEDONA EX VEHICLES.KIA?S RECALL COVERS 74,276 VEHICLES.KIA REPORTS THAT FIRES WERE CAUSED B... Read more
PE04067
Opened: Sep 24, 2004 , Closed: Jan 27, 2005
THROTTLE CABLE BINDING
KIA PROVIDED INFORMATION DESCRIBING A WATER ENTRY POINT AT THE RUBBER SEALING BOOT LOCATED AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE THROTTLE CABLE, ADVISING THAT WATER COULD ENTER THE CABLE SHEATH DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.IN LOW TEMPERATURES, THE WATER FREEZES AND MAY IMPEDE THE MOVEMENT OF THE THROTT... Read more
KIA SEDONA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA SEDONA across all model years (2002, 2020).
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Total Recalls
3,391
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
181
Reported Crashes
163
Reported Fires
13
Reported Deaths
KIA SEDONA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 45 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 63 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 180 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 368 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 178 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 54 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 5 | 146 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 88 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 49 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 75 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 246 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 234 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 579 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 272 | View |
| 2004 (current) | 2 | 226 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 214 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 328 | View |