2005 KIA SEDONA
2 recalls, 272 complaints - 31 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
272 total complaints
39 crashes 14 fires 28 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 29 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| WHEELS | 12 |
| STEERING | 12 |
| TIRES | 11 |
| ENGINE | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 4, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2022
There is an electrical issue with the vehicle, causing bad computer readings related to the O2 sensor, VVT valve/rocker arm solenoid. It causes shaking and bad acceleration. These parts were already replaced and within days of the “repair”, I am still having issues. If driving and I start to acc... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2021
Incident date: Aug 6, 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 I’m very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and ... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 16, 2021
Incident date: Nov 16, 2021
Rear Right Hub Recall on this model
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2021
Incident date: 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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 13, 2021
Incident date: 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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 15, 2020
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 15, 2020
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
SUSPENSION
Mar 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 15, 2020
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2019
Incident date: Apr 15, 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 ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
May 17, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
TL* 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 D... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 2019
Incident date: Jan 31, 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 THI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 17, 2018
Incident date: Nov 17, 2018
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 55MPH ON BOTH A 2 LANE HWY AND THE INTERSTATE HWY, THE VAN WOULD SUDDENLY MAKE A LOUD BANG SOUND, JUMP, AND THE RPMS WOULD GO UP TO OVER 4000 AND SOUND LIKE IT WAS IN 2ND GEAR. ENG LIGHT CODE SAID INTAKE TRANS SENSOR, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. SAME PROBLEM HAPPEND 2 MORE TIMES AF... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2018
Incident date: Aug 29, 2018
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
WHEELS
Aug 29, 2018
Incident date: Aug 29, 2018
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
AIR BAGS
Aug 29, 2018
Incident date: Aug 29, 2018
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
WHEELS
Aug 3, 2018
Incident date: Aug 2, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 55 WITH MY 2YR OLD DAUGHTER AND I WAS GOING 70MPH WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING MY CAR TO FISHTAIL IN BETWEEN BOTH LANES ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AGAIN AND GOT MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILD... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 9, 2017
Incident date: Oct 8, 2017
STALLS WITH NO WARNING ALL SPEEDS ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS..ENGINE HOT OR COLD..STARTS RIGHT BACK UP..VERY DANGEROUS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 9, 2017
Incident date: Oct 8, 2017
STALLS WITH NO WARNING ALL SPEEDS ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS..ENGINE HOT OR COLD..STARTS RIGHT BACK UP..VERY DANGEROUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2017
Incident date: Feb 9, 2017
BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK AFTER NEW BRAKES AND PADS ON. ELECTRIC WINDOWS PASSAGENER AND DRIVER SIDE NOT WORKIN
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 27, 2017
Incident date: Feb 9, 2017
BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK AFTER NEW BRAKES AND PADS ON. ELECTRIC WINDOWS PASSAGENER AND DRIVER SIDE NOT WORKIN
ENGINE
Jun 14, 2017
Incident date: May 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KIA OF GRAND BLANC AT 6167 SAGINAW RD, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439, (810) 694-5600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL CRANKSHAFT POSITI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
IN MOTION. THE BRAKES BECAME MORE AND MORE SPONGY. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE STUDS THAT HOLD THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO THE BOOSTER, ONE WAS BROKEN OFF AND THE OTHER HAD A LOOSE NUT.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Mar 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING NOISE HEARD NEAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND WERE HELD TOGETHER ONLY BY TWO BOLTS. THE PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIR... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Mar 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING NOISE HEARD NEAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND WERE HELD TOGETHER ONLY BY TWO BOLTS. THE PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIR... Read more
TIRES
Feb 14, 2017
Incident date: Dec 14, 2016
TIRES ARE STILL OVER 1/2 TREAD BUT BIG BULGES IN TREAD AREA
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.... Read more
Crash
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 21, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.... Read more
Crash
Fire
AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED BACK AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 17, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED REPAIRING, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE F... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 21, 2016
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING& I CANT BRING IT TO A STOP SAFETY CAUSE THE BRAKE PADDLE IS HARD TO PUSH IT WILL NOT RESTART RIGHT WAY IT WILL JUST START & STALL
AIR BAGS
May 20, 2016
Incident date: May 5, 2016
AIR BAG DASH LIGHT CAME ON ONE MORNING AND HAS NEVER GONE OUT, KIA WANTS BETWEEN 100 AND 1500 DOLLARS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR, EVEN THO VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
STEERING
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 29, 2016
3/29/2016...MY 2005 KIA SEDONA HAS STEERING PROBLEMS. THE STEERING WHEEL IS TIGHT OR STIFF AND OFTEN DIFFICULT TO STEER ESPECIALLY IN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. MY MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM THIS MORNING WHEN DRIVING IT AND SAID IT IS THE STEERING COUPLER. WHEN HE CONTACTED A LOCAL KIA DEALERSH... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Nov 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, OR SITTING FOR 10 MINUTES, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2015
Incident date: Nov 21, 2015
FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO CORROSION NEAR FILLER TUBE. THIS IS A SIMULAR PROBLEM TO THE FUEL TANK CORROSION EXPERIENCED BY 2006-ON KIA SPORTAGES. DESCRIPTION: FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE TANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL DUE TO RUST/CORROSION OF THE TANK NEAR THE FILLER TUBE. THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED/OWNED IN MIC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 7, 2015
Incident date: Dec 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND THE SPEED INCREASED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER FORCEFULLY APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Oct 23, 2015
Incident date: Oct 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MODERATE CORROSION AROUND THE DOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 23, 2015
Incident date: Oct 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MODERATE CORROSION AROUND THE DOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ... Read more
STEERING
Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: Feb 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, THE ENGINE JERKED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT HAD NOT RETRACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS ONE IN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: Feb 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON AN ICY ROAD, THE ENGINE JERKED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELT HAD NOT RETRACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS ONE IN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 17, 2015
Incident date: Feb 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Feb 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
WAS LEAVING OUR LOCAL WALMART ; AND WHEN ALMOST TO THE INTERSECTION; FELT THE CAR WHEEL WOBBLE LIKE I GOT A FLAT TIRE. SO I STOPPED AND GOT OUT AND LOOKED; DIDN'T SEE ANY FLATS ; STARTED TO GO AND A THUNK ; AND THEN I COULDN'T MOVE; BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE POINTING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. HAD TO HAVE ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
WAS LEAVING OUR LOCAL WALMART ; AND WHEN ALMOST TO THE INTERSECTION; FELT THE CAR WHEEL WOBBLE LIKE I GOT A FLAT TIRE. SO I STOPPED AND GOT OUT AND LOOKED; DIDN'T SEE ANY FLATS ; STARTED TO GO AND A THUNK ; AND THEN I COULDN'T MOVE; BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE POINTING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. HAD TO HAVE ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Feb 17, 2015
VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN AT <5MPH OR IDLE AND JERKS OR REFUSES TO RESPOND. *TR
ENGINE
Feb 9, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 9, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IN... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 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 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
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, 2005 KIA SEDONA
31 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 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
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-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-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-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-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
018
Jan 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB
011
Apr 1, 2006
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) RELATED TO THE CANISTER CLOSE VALVE AND/OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM. *TT
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
81
Jan 1, 2005
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATIONS. *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
76
Jan 1, 2004
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NEW NAME & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EVAP CANISTER VENT FILTER. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *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).
69
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 (current) | 2 | 272 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 226 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 214 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 328 | View |