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2006 Kia Sedona
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Sedona years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Kia Sedona are substantially higher than the model-year median of 120.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
580–25K
4025–50K
4750–75K
4375–100K
85100–150K
44150K+
317 reports with mileage · 68 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Suspension. Review the 84 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports8 fire reports10 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
80 reportsWCS ERROR . AIRBAG SYSTEM ISSUE .KIA RECALLED 2015 BUT DOESNT BOTHER ON EARLIER CARS.SOMETIMES CAR DOESNT START MANY HAVE THIS ISSUES IT HAS TO DO WITH IMMOBILIZER WIRES .AND BRAKES WITH ROTORS ARE BAD EVERY 2 YEARS BREAKS AND ROTORS GET KILLED .MY CAR HAS ONLY 56856 MLS
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE IT RESET BUT IT WONT GO AWAY TOOK TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THEY KEEP SAYING THAT THEY CANT PINPOINT THE PROBLEM, TRYING TO CHARGE ME $1500-2000 TO FIND AND FIX..
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR ALMOST A WEEK. I WAS TOLD MY CAR WASN'T UNDER THE RECALL SO NOW I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR MYSELF.
AIR BAG ALERT TRIGGERED. WAS VERIFIED BY KIA SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RECOMMENDATION TO CHANGE WOULD COST $ 2000.
JUST ON AND WANT GO OFF?
AFTER RESPONDING TO TPS CODE AND EVENTUALLY R/R TPS, BATTERY, AND ALTERNATOR, THE AIR BAGS LIGHT REMAIN ON. THE VEHICLEANING HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT.
AFTER 100,000 MILES, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS TURNED ON AND HAVE REMAINED ON SINCE THEN. AROUND THE SAME TIME, THE TPMS LIGHTS ALSO TURNED ON AND HAVE REMAINED ON. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS WHERE THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND IT WAS STATIONARY BEFORE THE SENSOR TURNED ON. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY W…
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AFTER 100,000 MILES, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS TURNED ON AND HAVE REMAINED ON SINCE THEN. AROUND THE SAME TIME, THE TPMS LIGHTS ALSO TURNED ON AND HAVE REMAINED ON. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS WHERE THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND IT WAS STATIONARY BEFORE THE SENSOR TURNED ON. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY WHEN THE PROBLEM APPEARED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO ANY ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE SENSOR BEING NONFUNCTIONAL WITH THE LIGHT REMAINING ON. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A PROBLEM DUE TO THE SENSOR BEING FAULTY, AIRBAGS BEING FAULTY OR MANUFACTURING ISSUES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE FIXED AND A RECALL SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO AVOID ANY SERIOUS INJURIES.
AFTER A FEW YEARS OF OWNING THE VAN MY BATTERY DIED. I REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE IT CAUSED THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE [CODE: "B1102-UB (VB ?) LOW VOLTAGE (<8V)"]. WHEN THE IS LIGHT ON NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WILL FUNCTION IN AN ACCIDENT. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM, THE…
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AFTER A FEW YEARS OF OWNING THE VAN MY BATTERY DIED. I REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE IT CAUSED THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE [CODE: "B1102-UB (VB ?) LOW VOLTAGE (<8V)"]. WHEN THE IS LIGHT ON NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WILL FUNCTION IN AN ACCIDENT. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM, THE LIGHT CAN ONLY BE SHUT OFF (AND THUS MAKE THE AIRBAGS FUNCTIONAL) BY CLEARING THE CODE WITH A SPECIAL READER THAT ONLY THE DEALERSHIPS APPEAR TO HAVE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL ONLY DO THIS IF YOU PAY $280. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS, THERE'S NO REASON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM SHOULDN'T FUNCTION AFTER THE CODE HAS BEEN RESOLVED. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS EXTORTION FROM KIA. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES THAT CARS HAVE TO HAVE AIRBAGS YOU WOULD EXPECT THAT THEY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO WORK IF THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM.
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND LOOKES LIKE THE STERRING WHEEL AIRBAG ALMOST CAME OUT.
Official recalls
720V088000 · Electrical System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Feb 14, 2020
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 & remedy
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.
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Electrical System
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
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.
16V387000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Jun 1, 2016
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 & remedy
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.
16V389000 · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Jun 1, 2016
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 & remedy
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.
13V550000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Nov 5, 2013
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 & remedy
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.
09V130000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Apr 17, 2009
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 & remedy
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.
06V349000 · Electrical System:wiring
Sep 11, 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 & remedy
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.
06V265000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jul 19, 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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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