2009 KIA SEDONA
5 recalls, 76 complaints - 67 TSBs
20V088000 Feb 14, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's numb... Read more
16V387000 Jun 1, 2016
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Kia 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, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachuse... Read more
Consequence
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on Jul... Read more
16V389000 Jun 1, 2016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Consequence
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-454... Read more
13V550000 Nov 5, 2013
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Kia 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, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut... Read more
Consequence
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
13V114000 Apr 1, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Kia 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 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 201... Read more
Consequence
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead... Read more
Remedy
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
5 crashes 6 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Aug 7, 2026
Incident date: Jul 27, 2026
While I was driving on a highway the ADAS (IPMA) suddenly stopped working creating a dangerous situation as I was using adaptive cruise control at the time. It has never worked since. Ford has told me that there is no software fix and the hardware needs to be replaced at a cost of $1500. Unless I pa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 18, 2022
Incident date: Jun 9, 2022
The door locks on passenger sliding doors,do not keep doors shut,they remain open on both sides and have to use a screw driver to rotate the mechanism.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
May 26, 2021
Incident date: Apr 29, 2021
An L shape plastic part broke off under the brake pedal that is causing the brake lights to remain on, intermittently, when I am not using them. It has drained my battery causing me to be late to work.
SUSPENSION
Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE BUT FOUND NO ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE BUT FOUND NO ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 27, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2018
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND A FIRE STARTED SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE AND THE WHOLE CAR BURNED.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED ON AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF EXCEPT FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THEY ARE ON ALL OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND DRIVERS CANNOT TELL WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES. THEY ARE ON AFTER I POWER OFF THE VEHICLE AND PARK AND LOCK THE SEDONA. THE ESC OFF LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED WHEN I ST... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNED ON AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF EXCEPT FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. THEY ARE ON ALL OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND DRIVERS CANNOT TELL WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES. THEY ARE ON AFTER I POWER OFF THE VEHICLE AND PARK AND LOCK THE SEDONA. THE ESC OFF LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED WHEN I ST... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: Apr 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS RUSTED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY PASS THE INSPECTION. IN 2017, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNBURY MOTORS KIA (570-286-7746, LOCATED AT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Mar 13, 2019
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS BOLTS LOOSEN AND FALL OUT CAUSING CALIPER FAILURE. THIS ALSO CAUSE THE CALIPER TO BECOME LOOSE AND SCRUB THE INSIDE OF THE RIM WHICH IN TURN DAMAGES BOTH THE CALIPER AND THE RIM. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION BOTH ON HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS.
WHEELS
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Mar 13, 2019
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS BOLTS LOOSEN AND FALL OUT CAUSING CALIPER FAILURE. THIS ALSO CAUSE THE CALIPER TO BECOME LOOSE AND SCRUB THE INSIDE OF THE RIM WHICH IN TURN DAMAGES BOTH THE CALIPER AND THE RIM. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION BOTH ON HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS.
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 20, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
ABS AND ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON LAST WEEK AND SINCE I HAVE HAD NO ABS OR STABILITY CONTROL. CAUSED ME TO SPIN OUT ON ICY INTERSTATE
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 20, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
ABS AND ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON LAST WEEK AND SINCE I HAVE HAD NO ABS OR STABILITY CONTROL. CAUSED ME TO SPIN OUT ON ICY INTERSTATE
AIR BAGS
Dec 23, 2018
Incident date: Dec 16, 2018
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF BOUGHT NEW KIA SEDONA LESS THAN 10 YEARS AGO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 8, 2018
Incident date: Nov 4, 2018
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ALTERNATOR IS BEING REPLACED SINCE 09/19/17. ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK'S VALVE COVER GASKET. OIL DRIPS ONTO THE ALTERNATOR, THE ALTERNATOR IS THEN OIL SOAKED & DAMAGED RESULTING IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 8, 2018
Incident date: Nov 4, 2018
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ALTERNATOR IS BEING REPLACED SINCE 09/19/17. ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK'S VALVE COVER GASKET. OIL DRIPS ONTO THE ALTERNATOR, THE ALTERNATOR IS THEN OIL SOAKED & DAMAGED RESULTING IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 11, 2018
THE HORN JUST STOP WORKING!! CHANGED ALL FUSES AND STILL CONTINUE NOT TO WORK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 15, 2018
Incident date: May 4, 2018
RECENTLY THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER SWITCH THAT OPENS/LOCKS ALL THE VAN DOORS OR MOVE ALL THE WINDOWS UP AND DOWN STOPPED WORKING. THE VAN ALSO CANNOT BE LOCKED FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE REMOTE. THE CAR HAS TO BE LOCKED AND OPENED MANUALLY BY THE KEY. THIS ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER SWITCH IS A MAJ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 20, 2017
Incident date: Jun 23, 2017
A RECALL WAS ISSUED. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. WE WERE TOLD THEY COULD NOT DO THE REPAIR AS THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TOOL NEEDED. THAT WAS ON JUNE 23, 2017. AFTER MANY PHONE CALLS, OFTEN DAILY, THERE IS NO RESOLUTION. KIA KEEPS CONTACTING THE DEALER, WHO KEEPS SAYING THEY DO NO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2017
Incident date: Mar 3, 2016
GET INTO IT TO GO IT WILL NOT CRANK HAS 105,000 MILES LEFT ME STRANDED TWICE MY SON THINKS IT COULD BE STARTER SOLENOID OR THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD UNDER DASH IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD VERY FAINT WHEN RUNNING THE STARTER WORKS GOOD NOT RUNNING NOW PULLED INTO YARD NEXT MORNING NOTHING GOOD ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 30, 2013
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2013 BUT BY 2014 WAS ACTING UP AGAIN. SAME PROBLEM AS INITIAL REPAIR. A RECALL REPAIR THAT GOES BAD IN WITHIN 20,000 MILES IS NOT A GOOD REPAIR. WHEN ASKED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN KIA PUT IN THE WRONG PART I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK A 3RD TIME TO GET IT FIXED. THE TOTAL COST TO MY REPA... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 30, 2013
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2013 BUT BY 2014 WAS ACTING UP AGAIN. SAME PROBLEM AS INITIAL REPAIR. A RECALL REPAIR THAT GOES BAD IN WITHIN 20,000 MILES IS NOT A GOOD REPAIR. WHEN ASKED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN KIA PUT IN THE WRONG PART I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK A 3RD TIME TO GET IT FIXED. THE TOTAL COST TO MY REPA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 1, 2016
Incident date: Nov 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V114000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,133.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 1, 2016
Incident date: Nov 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V114000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,133.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
WHEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF SOME DEPTH MAYBE 6 INCHES(NOT SURE EXACTLY), THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP AND A COUPLE OF LIGHTS COME ON, ON THE DASHBOARD. THEN ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER ALL GOES BACK TO NORMAL. ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT.
STEERING
Aug 11, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
WHEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF SOME DEPTH MAYBE 6 INCHES(NOT SURE EXACTLY), THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP AND A COUPLE OF LIGHTS COME ON, ON THE DASHBOARD. THEN ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER ALL GOES BACK TO NORMAL. ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT.
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 5, 2015
Incident date: Jan 23, 2015
AN OLDER CHEVY S10 DECIDED TO DO A U-TURN AS I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND PRIOR TO IMPACT THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED RESULTING IN MY 84 YEAR OLD PASSENGER HITTING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE ACTUAL IMPACT TOOK PLACE AND AS THE TRUCK SPUN FROM THE BROADSIDE HIT IN THE FRONT... Read more
Crash
3 injured
AIR BAGS
Feb 5, 2015
Incident date: Jan 23, 2015
AN OLDER CHEVY S10 DECIDED TO DO A U-TURN AS I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND PRIOR TO IMPACT THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED RESULTING IN MY 84 YEAR OLD PASSENGER HITTING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE ACTUAL IMPACT TOOK PLACE AND AS THE TRUCK SPUN FROM THE BROADSIDE HIT IN THE FRONT... Read more
Crash
3 injured
ENGINE
Oct 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND IDLED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS REMAINED AT 500. THE DEALER STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN COMPUTER CHIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ... Read more
SEATS
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
2009 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ESC LIGHT ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES HAS 2012 KIA SEDONA WITH SAME ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE STOPPED FOR GAS, THE LIGHT WENT OUT, BUT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THEN RE-STAR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
2009 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ESC LIGHT ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES HAS 2012 KIA SEDONA WITH SAME ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE STOPPED FOR GAS, THE LIGHT WENT OUT, BUT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THEN RE-STAR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
2009 KIA SEDONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ESC LIGHT ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES HAS 2012 KIA SEDONA WITH SAME ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE STOPPED FOR GAS, THE LIGHT WENT OUT, BUT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THEN RE-STAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECE... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECE... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECE... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECE... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATEDTHAT THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT FIT SECURELY. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE SEAT BELT EXTENSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
THE DRIVER SEAT'S FRONT RIGHT TIE DOWN SYSTEM HAS BROKEN FROM SEEMINGLY INADEQUATE STEEL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA ABD ANOVERALL A BAD DESIGN. THE POWER SEAT IS MANUFACTURED BY MODIFYING MANUAL SEAT WITH OBVIOUS DEFECTS, AS A RESULT OF WHICH THE MOUNTING/CONNECTION PARTS ARE SUBJECTED TO STRESS AND COMBI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 2, 2014
Incident date: Feb 14, 2014
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF RUSTED COMPONENTS AFTER ONLY 4 YEARS. *TR
ENGINE
Mar 14, 2014
Incident date: Feb 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 13, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
AFTER I CHECKED WITH KIA DEALER, I LEARNED THAT THERE WERE 4 RECALLS SINCE APRIL OF 2013 ON MY KIA SEDONA; THEY ARE (1) STOP LIGHT SWITCH, (2) LOWER CONTROL ARM, (3) REAR CONTROL ARM, AND (4) HEATER PIPE REPLACEMENT. I NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, I RECEIVED RECALL NOTIC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 13, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
AFTER I CHECKED WITH KIA DEALER, I LEARNED THAT THERE WERE 4 RECALLS SINCE APRIL OF 2013 ON MY KIA SEDONA; THEY ARE (1) STOP LIGHT SWITCH, (2) LOWER CONTROL ARM, (3) REAR CONTROL ARM, AND (4) HEATER PIPE REPLACEMENT. I NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, I RECEIVED RECALL NOTIC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 13, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
AFTER I CHECKED WITH KIA DEALER, I LEARNED THAT THERE WERE 4 RECALLS SINCE APRIL OF 2013 ON MY KIA SEDONA; THEY ARE (1) STOP LIGHT SWITCH, (2) LOWER CONTROL ARM, (3) REAR CONTROL ARM, AND (4) HEATER PIPE REPLACEMENT. I NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, I RECEIVED RECALL NOTIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE UNTIL THE OVERRIDE SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE UNTIL THE OVERRIDE SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2013
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2009 KIA SEDONA IS VERY HARD TO OPEN, SOMETIMES, THE RIGHT DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED AT ALL. THERE WAS A DOOR LATCH RECALL IN 2011, I HAD THE LATCHES ATTENDED TO, AFTERWARDS, THE DOORS WORKED FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY STOPPED AND HAVENT WORKED SINCE. ALSO, THE AUTOMA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 18, 2012
I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST YEAR AND IT WORKED FINE UNTIL THIS SPRING WHEN IT HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN THE REAR GEAR, CAUSING A MINOR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT SURE IT WAS THE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION BUT THEN IT HAD TWO MORE CASES OF SUDDEN FORWARD ACCELERATION THAT CANNOT BE STOPPED BY STEPPING ON THE BRAK... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 18, 2012
I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST YEAR AND IT WORKED FINE UNTIL THIS SPRING WHEN IT HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN THE REAR GEAR, CAUSING A MINOR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT SURE IT WAS THE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION BUT THEN IT HAD TWO MORE CASES OF SUDDEN FORWARD ACCELERATION THAT CANNOT BE STOPPED BY STEPPING ON THE BRAK... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 17, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL: THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED TO REACT TO THE GAS PEDAL, LIKE MOTOR RPM FAIL, USUALLY ITS IDLE VALVE OR SPEED CONTROL. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE SEDONA 2009 HAPPENED AS I WAS TRYING TO SPEED UP WHILE ENTERING THE TRAFFIC ON A HIGHWAY, AND IT CREATED A DANGEROUS S... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 KIA SEDONA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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, 2009 KIA SEDONA
67 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
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
TSB_BOD051_CLSD
May 7, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB_BOD051_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
DOR-M9J4S-07
Jun 3, 2020
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part
DOR-M3J3F-07
Jun 3, 2020
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part
TSB_TRA046_R1
Apr 24, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ
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.
TSBBOD107R1
Jun 14, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame
TSBBOD107R1
Jun 14, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame
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
TSB-SC135R1
Oct 14, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced fr
TSB-SC135R1
Oct 14, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced fr
PS266R1
Sep 30, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. T
SC135OWNER
Sep 19, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC135) - DEAR KIA OWNER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IN YOUR VEHICLE.
SC135DEALERPSM
Sep 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER.
SC135QA
Sep 15, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Q AND A (SC135/WTY009) - EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM
SC135DEALERPSM
Sep 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER.
SC135DEALERP
Sep 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FO
SC135DEALERP
Sep 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FO
TSBSC135
Sep 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER ASSEMBLY ON SOME OPTIMA (TF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FR
TSBSC135
Sep 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER ASSEMBLY ON SOME OPTIMA (TF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FR
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
PS382
Mar 19, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: STOP LAMP SWITCH IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (SC098) - KMA HAS RECEIVED A NUMBER OF INCORRECT WARRANTY RETURN PARTS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN SC098 AND HAS DETERMINED THAT AT TIMES DEALER STAFF MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN QUICKLY AND EASILY IDENTIF
PS382
Mar 19, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PITSTOP: STOP LAMP SWITCH IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (SC098) - KMA HAS RECEIVED A NUMBER OF INCORRECT WARRANTY RETURN PARTS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN SC098 AND HAS DETERMINED THAT AT TIMES DEALER STAFF MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN QUICKLY AND EASILY IDENTIF
TSB-BOD107
Aug 4, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167) - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming f
TSB-BOD107
Aug 4, 2014
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167) - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming f
TSB-BOD107
Aug 4, 2014
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167) - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming f
107
Aug 1, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
107
Aug 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
107
Aug 1, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PS306
Jun 30, 2014
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
PITSTOP: SECOND ROW SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE - When diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, review this Article for instructions.
PS306
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PITSTOP: SECOND ROW SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE - When diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, review this Article for instructions.
SC102
Jun 3, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
APPLICATION OF PREVENTATIVE ANTI CORROSION MATERIAL REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUSPENSION. 06/03/2014*LJ
VOLUME 17 ISS 4
Jan 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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
SC-102
Dec 1, 2013
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
KIA: REVISED PROCEDURE ON APPLYING ADDITIONAL ANTI CORROSION MATERIAL TO SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER AND REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2006-2012 SEDONA. *PE
SC-102
Dec 1, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
KIA: REVISED PROCEDURE ON APPLYING ADDITIONAL ANTI CORROSION MATERIAL TO SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER AND REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2006-2012 SEDONA. *PE
SC-101
Dec 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
KIA: PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT HEATER PIPE ASSEMBLY NEEDING REPLACING DUE POSSIBLE CORROSION FORMING ON HEATER PIPE, PREVENTING HEATER PIPE TO FAIL AND NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. MODEL 2006-2010 SEDONA. *PE
SC-101
Dec 1, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
KIA: PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT HEATER PIPE ASSEMBLY NEEDING REPLACING DUE POSSIBLE CORROSION FORMING ON HEATER PIPE, PREVENTING HEATER PIPE TO FAIL AND NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. MODEL 2006-2010 SEDONA. *PE
SC-102
Dec 1, 2013
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
KIA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO PREVENT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER AND REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM, PROCEDURE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON APPLICATION OF ANTI CORROSION MATERIAL. MODEL 2006-2012 SEDONA. *PE
TSB-BOD101R1
Nov 8, 2013
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT -This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 to May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the sides of the windshield, at highwa
TSB-BOD101R1
Nov 8, 2013
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT -This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 to May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the sides of the windshield, at highwa
TSB-BOD101R1
Nov 8, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT -This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 to May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the sides of the windshield, at highwa
PS276
Oct 30, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PITSTOP: USB PORT AND SIRIUS? SATELLITE RADIO INOPERATIVE ON MODELS WITH BASE AUDIO - When diagnosing a customer concern related to multiple head unit replacements with a complaint related to an inoperative USB port and/or Sirius Satellite
PS276
Oct 30, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PITSTOP: USB PORT AND SIRIUS? SATELLITE RADIO INOPERATIVE ON MODELS WITH BASE AUDIO - When diagnosing a customer concern related to multiple head unit replacements with a complaint related to an inoperative USB port and/or Sirius Satellite
TSBBOD095
Mar 22, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI
TSBBOD095
Mar 22, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI
PS238
Jan 30, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: AUDIBLE TONE FROM BACK-UP ASSIST ALWAYS ON - IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT RELATING TO THE AUDIBLE TONE FROM THE BACK-UP ASSIST FEATURE REMAINING ON AT ALL TIMES, INSPECT THE SENSORS IN THE REAR BUMPER FOR POSSIBLE COLLISIO
PS238
Jan 1, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PS-211
May 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KIA: DUE TO DESIGN OF DRAIN HOLES IN VALLEY OF LAMBDA V6 ENGINES, A MISDIAGNOSE OF A POSSIBLE OIL LEAK SOURCE IN REAR MAIN SEAL OR OIL PAN, WHEN ACTUAL LEAKS COMING FROM ENGINE VALLEY,OIL FILTER HOUSING, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND/OR GASKET
TSB-071
Nov 1, 2010
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
KIA: THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES CAN STICK FROM DEBRIS IF IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. *RM
TSB-061 REV 1
Jul 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SYSTEM RELATED DTC(S). *PE
TSB-061 REV 1
Jul 1, 2010
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
KIA: PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SYSTEM RELATED DTC(S). *PE
TSB-024
Jun 1, 2010
022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
KIA: REAR COIL SPRING LOWER TUBE REPLACEMENT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WHEN TRAVELING ON A ROUGH ROAD OR WHEN CORNERING. *PE
TSB-024
Jun 1, 2010
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
KIA: REAR COIL SPRING LOWER TUBE REPLACEMENT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WHEN TRAVELING ON A ROUGH ROAD OR WHEN CORNERING. *PE
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
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-022
May 1, 2009
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KIA: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR THE NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY (LCC) WHEN CERTAIN ACCESSORIES ARE ADDED TO A COMPLETED VEHICLE PRI0
TSB-046
May 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA MOTORS: RELATING TO OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) USED IN CONSTANT VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (CVVT). IF AT ANY TIME OCV IS SUSPECTED AS A CAUSE OF ROUGH IDLING, POOR ACCELERTION, CAMSHAFT TIMING MISALIGNMENT RELATED TROUBLE CODES, MISFIRE RELATED
KT-2009042201
Apr 22, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES, THE ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) SYSTEM RELATED DTC P2135 OR P0638 OR P2A00 OR P2A03.
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
3,420
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
181
Reported Crashes
164
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 | 16 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 47 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 64 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 183 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 380 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 182 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 55 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 5 | 147 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 88 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 49 | View |
| 2009 (current) | 5 | 76 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 246 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 237 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 579 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 272 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 226 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 214 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 328 | View |