NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2002–2021

Kia Sedona recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns and 2,406 owner complaints for the Kia Sedona, covering model years 2002 to 2021. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (385), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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23 recall campaigns on file
2,406 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
20 model years with data (2002–2021)

most complaints: 2006 (385 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (481 complaints)
latest recall 22V612000 (reported Aug 10, 2022)

120 complaints reporting a crash (5.0%)
126 complaints reporting a fire (5.2%)
94 complaints reporting an injury (3.9%)
4 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

Kia Sedona complaints by model year

19 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 385 of 2,406, or 16.0%. Next come 2016 (295) and 2002 (198). The fewest are for 2021, with 9 complaints.

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Kia Sedona complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Kia Sedona complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2002	198	17	13	11	1
2003	163	13	21	14	0
2004	175	10	13	8	1
2005	185	20	9	11	0
2006	385	13	8	10	0
2007	157	7	8	5	1
2008	170	4	10	2	0
2009	48	3	2	3	0
2010	32	4	3	1	0
2011	65	3	1	1	0
2012	107	5	5	2	0
2014	39	2	2	1	0
2015	138	2	9	2	0
2016	295	10	14	9	1
2017	134	2	3	8	0
2018	48	1	4	1	0
2019	38	2	1	4	0
2020	20	0	0	0	0
2021	9	2	0	1	0
All model years	2,406	120	126	94	4

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Kia Sedona components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 481 complaints (20.0% of all 2,406), followed by Engine (393) and Air Bags (239).

Components named most often in Kia Sedona complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Kia Sedona complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	481	20.0%
Engine	393	16.3%
Air Bags	239	9.9%
Structure	230	9.6%
Suspension	187	7.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	181	7.5%
Vehicle Speed Control	174	7.2%
Unknown or Other	173	7.2%
Exterior Lighting	156	6.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	132	5.5%
Power Train	114	4.7%
Service Brakes	111	4.6%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	107	4.4%
Steering	98	4.1%
Wheels	73	3.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Kia Sedona recalls

23 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Sedona, newest first. The 23 campaigns cover model years 2002 to 2020. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

23 recall campaigns

Kia Sedona recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s			2002: 3 campaigns	2003: 4 campaigns	2004: 2 campaigns	2005: 2 campaigns	2006: 7 campaigns	2007: 6 campaigns	2008: 5 campaigns	2009: 5 campaigns
2010s	2010: 5 campaigns	2011: 6 campaigns	2012: 5 campaigns	2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign	2015: 3 campaigns	2016: 4 campaigns	2017: 4 campaigns	2018: 3 campaigns	2019: 2 campaigns
2020s	2020: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 22V612000
Reported Aug 10, 2022
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift
Model year 2016
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Consequence:
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 22V031000
Reported Jan 25, 2022
Air Bags
Model years 2017–2019
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Consequence:
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 21V725000
Reported Sep 17, 2021
Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
Model years 2015–2017
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence:
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 20V399000
Reported Jul 8, 2020
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Model year 2020
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 20V101000
Reported Feb 21, 2020
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
Model years 2011–2012
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 20V088000
Reported Feb 14, 2020
Electrical System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Model years 2006–2010
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 number for this recall is SC186.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 19V207000
Reported Mar 18, 2019
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
Model year 2019
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence:
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 19V109000
Reported Feb 19, 2019
Electrical System › Wiring
Model years 2015–2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Consequence:
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 18V363000
Reported Jun 1, 2018
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Model years 2011–2012
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 18V338000
Reported May 23, 2018
Structure › Body › Door; Electrical System › Software
Model years 2015–2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Consequence:
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.

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NHTSA campaign 16V389000
Reported Jun 1, 2016
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
Model years 2006–2014
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 16V387000
Reported Jun 1, 2016
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Model years 2006–2012
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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
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 July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 13V550000
Reported Nov 5, 2013
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Model years 2006–2012
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, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 13V114000
Reported Apr 1, 2013
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Model years 2007–2011
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 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
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 to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 09V130000
Reported Apr 17, 2009
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Model years 2006–2007
Huyndai-Kia is recalling 139,844 MY 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Consequence:
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2009. Owners may contact Kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 06V349000
Reported Sep 11, 2006
Electrical System › Wiring
Model year 2006
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the u-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe.
Consequence:
Chafed insulation could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for chafing and, repair if necessary. In addition, the dealer will secure the wiring harness to prevent contact with the u-joint assembly. The recall began on September 29, 2006. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 06V265000
Reported Jul 19, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 2006
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear caliper brake hoses may be out of position. An improperly positioned rear caliper brake hose may contact rear suspension components and over time breach the integrity of the hose.
Consequence:
This would result in the loss of brake fluid, which could cause decreased brake function, leading to crash and personal injuries.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the positioning of the rear caliper brake hoses and adjust or replace them free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2006. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 05V329000
Reported Jul 20, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control › Cables
Model years 2003–2005
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 05V232000
Reported May 19, 2005
Wheels
Model years 2003–2005
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 05V013000
Reported Jan 19, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control › Cables
Model years 2002–2003
On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
Consequence:
This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the throttle cable free of charge. Vehicles produced from March 20, 2001 through November 7, 2001 will have a guide clip installed on the throttle body assembly in order to ensure that the tension force cable does not move out of position. Vehicles manufactured beginning on November 8, 2001, already have the extended guide, which accomplishes the same objective. The recall began March 21, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 03V158000
Reported Apr 25, 2003
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module
Model year 2003
On certain passenger vehicles, there was a programming error in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) electronic control module logic. The programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds below 25 mph, which could result in increased stopping distances.
Consequence:
Such increased stopping distances could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will reprogram the control module. Owner notification began May 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 03V135000
Reported Apr 3, 2003
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Model year 2002
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the second and third row seat strikers installed on the vehicle floor pan have been improperly heat treated and could break in a crash.
Consequence:
This could result in injuries to occupants of these seats.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the seat strikers. Owner notification began April 25, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 03V017000
Reported Jan 22, 2003
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Model year 2002
Certain mini vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies." The second and third seat belt buckle anchor bolts do not comply with the standards.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle anchor bolts. Owner notification began February 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Kia Sedona questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns for the Kia Sedona, covering model years 2002 to 2021. The most recent, 22V612000, was reported on August 10, 2022 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Kia Sedona model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 385 of the 2,406 complaints in NHTSA’s file (16.0%). The next are 2016 (295) and 2002 (198). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Kia Sedona complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 481 complaints, or 20.0% of all 2,406. Engine (393) and Air Bags (239) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Kia Sedona?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Kia dealer.

How many Kia Sedona complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,406 complaints, 120 report a crash, 126 a fire, 94 at least one injury and 4 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Kia models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Kia VIN decoder with every Kia model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Kia Sorento 2003–2026 · 40 recalls · 10,159 complaints
Kia Optima 2001–2020 · 22 recalls · 7,499 complaints
Kia Soul 2010–2025 · 15 recalls · 5,532 complaints
Kia Sportage 1995–2026 · 36 recalls · 4,687 complaints
Kia Forte 2009–2024 · 18 recalls · 2,539 complaints
Kia Telluride 2020–2027 · 19 recalls · 2,009 complaints
Kia Sephia 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 1,687 complaints
Kia Rio 2000–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,290 complaints

All Kia models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Kia Sedona complaints by model year

Most-reported Kia Sedona components

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

Kia Sedona recalls

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift

Air Bags

Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Electrical System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Electrical System › Wiring

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Structure › Body › Door; Electrical System › Software

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Electrical System › Wiring

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

Wheels

Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Seat Belts › Rear/Other