2020 KIA SEDONA
1 recalls, 26 complaints - 57 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
20V399000 Jul 8, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
Consequence
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
May 9, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
The car had no warning signs showing. We were on the highway and this was the longest trip we’ve taken in this car. We were at about 100 miles into the trip, we were at mile 115 on I-95 in [XXX] coming from [XXX] . Suddenly the rubber around the tire ripped off completely, the car started to slow... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
Car shuts down and does not restart. Also goes to neutral and does not allow car to be steered. Also seems to be related to auto restart.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
Car shuts down and does not restart. Also goes to neutral and does not allow car to be steered. Also seems to be related to auto restart.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 10, 2025
Was driving on Dallas North Toll way when my vehicle lost acceleration. Had to pull over and engine started smoking and lit a flame under the hood. Car is now at Clay Cooley Kia in Irving, TX. Car has been there for over two weeks and I still have no answers or information regarding the plan to fix ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 10, 2025
Was driving on Dallas North Toll way when my vehicle lost acceleration. Had to pull over and engine started smoking and lit a flame under the hood. Car is now at Clay Cooley Kia in Irving, TX. Car has been there for over two weeks and I still have no answers or information regarding the plan to fix ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
I am the original owner of a 2022 Nissan Leaf, purchased new. On the evening of Thursday, 11/20/2025 I became aware of an active recall affecting my vehicle related to a battery fire hazard when using DC fast charging stations. I only learned of this serious safety defect when attempting to trade in... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
I am the original owner of a 2022 Nissan Leaf, purchased new. On the evening of Thursday, 11/20/2025 I became aware of an active recall affecting my vehicle related to a battery fire hazard when using DC fast charging stations. I only learned of this serious safety defect when attempting to trade in... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: May 11, 2025
All major braking and safety systems have failed, including the parking brake, 4-wheel drive, cruise and adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, blind spot monitoring, and parking collision alerts. These failures occurred at the same time, and we believe there may be additional issues not ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 25, 2025
Incident date: Jul 25, 2025
Coolant leak intrusion misfire cyl4 and cyl3 smoke vehicle shut down extreme engine shaking and fire check engile lights class action lawsuits manufacturers refusing to help and dealership is refusing to help. Dealership admits vehicle is unrepairable and has held possession for 75 days
AIR BAGS
May 27, 2025
Incident date: Feb 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s seat air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger’s side occupant sensor was faulty and needed to be re... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 20, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local deal... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 20, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
I had engine issues back in 2021. I had to pay $600 for a part to be installed to fix the problem . The engine failed, the idle was violently lurching forward and would randomly Shut down. Recently the car shut down without warning again. Its scary.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 27, 2024
I have been to the dealership on three separate occasions due to the engine misfiring. Two ignition coils have been replaced so far and I recently returned to the dealership for the same issue. This time however, not only did the engine light come on but I went from a full tank to less than a quarte... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 3, 2024
Incident date: Jun 3, 2024
The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I have experienced it 0-70 mph. The flashing lights and associated rapid beeping indicating the failure is extremely distracting... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 6, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2020
The vehicle at highway speed of over 50 MPH will suddenly downshift into 1st or 2nd gear causing the tachometer to spike past 4500 RPM and the vehicle to suddenly lurched to an almost stop and shake. When this first occurred I thought I had done something since it corrected itself once I took my foo... Read more
STEERING
Mar 29, 2024
Incident date: Mar 29, 2024
I experienced the “Ford Death Wobble” when on the highway at 70 MPH. It has happened three times now. It didn’t stop until I pulled off the road and stopped. It was an unsafe situation trying to get across three lanes of traffic and stop in the shoulder of the road. I did not loose control of ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 8, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
When driving on gravel the gravel will get stuck in the rear and front brake guards. This is making the rotors get scratched and damaged, also causes a very high screeching sound. This happens every time while driving on gravel or going over gravel. I am concerned about the brakes becoming unsafe a... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 8, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
When driving on gravel the gravel will get stuck in the rear and front brake guards. This is making the rotors get scratched and damaged, also causes a very high screeching sound. This happens every time while driving on gravel or going over gravel. I am concerned about the brakes becoming unsafe a... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 8, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
When driving on gravel the gravel will get stuck in the rear and front brake guards. This is making the rotors get scratched and damaged, also causes a very high screeching sound. This happens every time while driving on gravel or going over gravel. I am concerned about the brakes becoming unsafe a... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 17, 2023
Incident date: Aug 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission shifted randomly. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The v... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 17, 2023
Incident date: Aug 16, 2023
My Important Safety Recall is not showing up on my dealer's system or the following sites: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA Recall Information for Safety & Defects | Honda Owners Site Honda Campaign Number: AEV, VEW Service Bulletin Number: 23-051, 23-052 Brake Booster ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 4, 2023
Incident date: Jul 28, 2023
Hybrid System Malfunction. The "Hybrid System Warning! Safely Stop and Do Not Drive" appeared on the vehicle dashboard. While traveling on the highway or in town the vehicle will want to slow down then stop. The dealership's (Wyatt Johnson Hyundai) Clarksville, TN, maintenance tech have troubleshot... Read more
TIRES
Jan 25, 2022
Incident date: Jan 22, 2022
my new kumo ho7 235-60-r18, tire fell apart on road trip from fl. to wi. had service done in Clarksville tenn. kia dealership on july 12th 2021. tire had to be replaced. odometer read 5,711 now another tire failed replaced jan. 22nd odometer read 11,765
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2021
Incident date: Aug 20, 2021
Driving down the interstate at 70mph and the vehicle suddenly began to brake and the forward collision warning light illuminated along with the check engine light. The car stopped on the interstate and this happened at 1:15 am and it was in a rural area and it was pitch black outside. Luckily no one... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 17, 2021
Incident date: Aug 14, 2021
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? It looks like the ECU communication to my key fob failed and the engine was shutdown while I was driving the car on the highway. Then the anti-theft system called Immobilizer kicked in and prevented ... Read more
SEATS
Sep 7, 2020
Incident date: Feb 29, 2020
NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT DOESN'T LATCH PROPERLY. USUALLY ONE SIDE WILL LATCH SECURELY AND THE OTHER WON'T. THEN IT GETS STUCK. SUPER DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP. VEHICLE HAS 3600 MILES ON IT NOW AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW.
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 KIA SEDONA
2020 Kia Sedona VAN FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 13.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2020 KIA SEDONA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: 436.0 g/mile (Minivan - 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 KIA SEDONA
57 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
CS2308_TSB_R5
Mar 15, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGICUPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
CS2308_TSB_R5
Mar 15, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGICUPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
TSB_ELE303_R2
Feb 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - 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. Th
CS2308_TSB_R4
Jan 19, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT SOFTWARE LOGIC UPGRADE & DECALL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by
CS2308_TSB_R3
Sep 1, 2023
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a blac
CS2308_TSB_R3
Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a blac
CS2308B_OWNR2
Aug 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition s
CS2310_TSB_R1
Aug 7, 2023
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
CS2310_TSB_R1
Aug 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
CS2310_TSB
Jul 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic in the Kia Genuine Remote Start
CS2308_TSB_R2
Jun 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
CS2308_TSB_R1
May 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
CS2308B_OWNRYP
May 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system
CS2308_TSB
Apr 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Mod
PS677_R2
Apr 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - 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 Pitstop contai
TSB_TRA046_R3
Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis
TSB_ENG219_R1
Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - 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 bulletin provides inform
TSB_ENG219_R1
Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - 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 bulletin provides inform
TSB_ELE209_R3
Aug 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The
PS613_R1
Mar 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - 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 pitstop pro
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
PS704
Aug 3, 2021
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in
PS704
Aug 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in
TSB_BOD301
Jun 17, 2021
220000 SEATS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT LATCH LOCKING OF THIRD ROW SEAT - This bulletin provides information to inspect the 3rd row seat inboard latch engagement on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, produced from February 18, 2019 through No
TSB_BOD301
Jun 17, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT LATCH LOCKING OF THIRD ROW SEAT - This bulletin provides information to inspect the 3rd row seat inboard latch engagement on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, produced from February 18, 2019 through No
PS677_R1
Jun 9, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - 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 Pitstop contai
TSB_ELE209_R2
Apr 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - 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 bulletin pr
PS677
Mar 12, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W & DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.
TSB_ELE209_R1
Mar 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - 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 bulletin p
TSB_ENG213_R1
Feb 3, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar
PS663
Oct 7, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e
TSB_ELE201
Oct 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR AND/OR MANUAL LOCK/UNLOCK ACTUATOR - This bulletin provides the repair procedure to replace the sliding door lock/unlock release actuator on manual and pow
TSB_ELE201
Oct 2, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR AND/OR MANUAL LOCK/UNLOCK ACTUATOR - This bulletin provides the repair procedure to replace the sliding door lock/unlock release actuator on manual and pow
TSB_ELE201
Oct 2, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR AND/OR MANUAL LOCK/UNLOCK ACTUATOR - This bulletin provides the repair procedure to replace the sliding door lock/unlock release actuator on manual and pow
TSB_ELE209
Sep 24, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
PS675
Aug 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
PS675
Aug 25, 2020
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
TSB_ENG219
Jul 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i
TSB_ENG217
Jul 7, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE
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
TSB_BOD194_R3
Mar 5, 2020
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift dust
TSB_BOD194_R3
Mar 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift dust
PS646
Feb 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING (DAW) FEATURE - This Pitstop provides information on how to enable the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) feature on equipped Sedona (YP) vehicles. The default setting of this feature is set 'OFF' from the fact
TSB_ELE148
Jan 21, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi
TSB_ENG213
Jan 17, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of cer
TSB_BOD194_R2
Dec 23, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift dust covers and if necessary, replace the tailgate gas lift(s) on certain non-power tail ga
TSB_BOD194R1
Dec 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift du
TSB_BOD194R1
Dec 6, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift du
TSB_BOD194
Dec 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift dust cover and if necessary, replace the tailgate gas lift(s) on non
TSB_BOD194
Dec 4, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE GAS LIFT INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA398) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the tailgate gas lift dust cover and if necessary, replace the tailgate gas lift(s) on non
TSBFUE042
Sep 12, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 3.3 GDI ULEV ECU MIL WITH DTC P0456 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA397) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP) 3.3 GDI 8AT ULEV vehicles, pro
TSBFUE042
Sep 12, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 3.3 GDI ULEV ECU MIL WITH DTC P0456 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA397) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP) 3.3 GDI 8AT ULEV vehicles, pro
PS623
Sep 12, 2019
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
PITSTOP: HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) FEATURE - This Pitstop provides the procedure of enabling the High Beam Assist (HBA) feature on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP PE) vehicles.
PS623
Sep 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) FEATURE - This Pitstop provides the procedure of enabling the High Beam Assist (HBA) feature on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP PE) vehicles.
PS613
Jun 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
PS613
Jun 20, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
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 (current) | 1 | 26 | |
| 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 | 2 | 226 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 214 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 328 | View |