IllustrationWE WERE NOTIFIED OF A DANGEROUS PART FAILURE. IN EARLY APRIL. SO FAR WE HAVE HEARD NO MORE FROM KIA THE MANUFACTURER & THE DEALER KNOWS NOTHING. WE NEED OUR VEHICLE. IT'S OUR ONLY VEHICLE. WE NEED TO PARK IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM OTHER VEHICLES AS IT CAN BURST INTO FLAMES. WE NEED THIS FIXED NOW. *TR
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
Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints
20 reportsON FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2020, [XXX] RECEIVED THE SAFETY RECALL INTERIM NOTICE FOR HIS 2006 KIA SEDONA STATING THAT THE ENGINE IS AT RISK FOR FIRE WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF. THE LETTER STATES TO PARK THE VEHICLE UNTIL REPAIRED AND SAYS THAT THE RISK OF FIRE IS DUE TO MOISTURE IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE THAT CAN SHORT OUT E…
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ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2020, [XXX] RECEIVED THE SAFETY RECALL INTERIM NOTICE FOR HIS 2006 KIA SEDONA STATING THAT THE ENGINE IS AT RISK FOR FIRE WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF. THE LETTER STATES TO PARK THE VEHICLE UNTIL REPAIRED AND SAYS THAT THE RISK OF FIRE IS DUE TO MOISTURE IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE THAT CAN SHORT OUT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. WE HAVE PLEADED WITH KIA FINDLAY AND THE KIA CONSUMER CENTER TO AT LEAST CHECK FOR MOISTURE IN THE UNIT OF CONCERN, BUT WERE TURNED AWAY. WE ALSO REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE IN THE INTERIM AND AGAIN, THEY REFUSED AND SAID THEY CANNOT HELP UNLESS THE ENGINE CATCHES FIRE. WE ARE AFRAID TO HAVE THE VEHICLE HERE AND WOULD LIKE A LOANER UNTIL IT'S REPAIRED, RATHER THAN RISK A CATASTROPHE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
INTERIM RECALL NOTICE. CAN'T GET ANY INFO FROM KIA THEY ADVISE PARKING IT OUTSIDE & NOWHERE OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO /FIRE HAZARD. IT'S OUR ONLY CAR & WE CAN'T GET ANY INFORMATION FROM THEM. HELP,NO IDEA WHEN IT WILL GET FIXED/ CAN'T EVEN MAKE PHONE CONTACT W/ KIA. HELP
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM KIA DATED 4/8/20 STATING HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, WHICH CONTROLS ESC, TSC AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMAINS ENERGIZED WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT INCREASES THE RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE EVEN WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABL…
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RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM KIA DATED 4/8/20 STATING HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, WHICH CONTROLS ESC, TSC AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMAINS ENERGIZED WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT INCREASES THE RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE EVEN WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO FIX THIS. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM TO PARK MY VEHICLE OUTDOORS AWAY FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND STRUCTURES. I CALLED MY LOCAL KIA DEALERSHIP TO INQUIRE IF THEY KNEW WHEN THE REPAIR WOULD BE AVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT EVEN KNOW OF ITS EXISTENCE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID KIA BLOWS THINGS OUT OF PROPORTION AND SCARES PEOPLE AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN AND IF THE REPAIR PARTS WILL BE IN. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE. KIA NEEDS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY NEED TO FIX IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID INJURY TO CONSUMERS. I AM LEFT WITH A VAN THAT HAS THE RISK OF CATCHING ON FIRE. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF OR I AM AT RISK WHEN I AM DRIVING THE VAN. DUE TO BEING LAID OFF FROM THE CURRENT COVID 19 CRISIS, I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO BUY OR RENT A NEW CAR. ALSO, THERE IS NO PLACE TO PARK MY CAR IN MY HOME WHERE IT IS NOT NEAR ANOTHER VEHICLE OR STRUCTURE. I ALSO TRIED CALLING KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, BUT THE NUMBER LISTED ON THE LETTER CONNECTS ME WITH ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THERE IS NO CONNECTION FOR RECALL INFORMATION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FREQUENTLY FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A MANUFACTURER RECALL, AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN TAKING THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FREQUENTLY FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A MANUFACTURER RECALL, AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (UNIVERSITY KIA, 6519 UNIVERSITY DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806, (256) 217-1700) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS TO ORDER THE PART AND DETERMINE WHO MAY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
IN MARCH2016 BRAKES REPLACE WITH NEW PADS/ROTOR DUE TO SCREECH SOUND. TODAY WHEN BRAKE PRESSED STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. ABS/ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON THE OTHER DAY. FRONT WHEELS STILL VIBRATE ON THE HIGHWAY. TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES JERKS AND STALLS THE CAR. A/C NOT WORK, BUT HEATER ALWAYS WORKING.
MY ESC LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE MOVIE THEATER AND MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF SO I RESTARTED IT AND PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT TURNED OFF AGAIN AND WOULDN'T RESTART FOR 15-20 MINUTES ONCE I GOT IT RESTARTED MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A WEIRD SOUND AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE IT KEPT JE…
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MY ESC LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE MOVIE THEATER AND MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF SO I RESTARTED IT AND PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT TURNED OFF AGAIN AND WOULDN'T RESTART FOR 15-20 MINUTES ONCE I GOT IT RESTARTED MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A WEIRD SOUND AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE IT KEPT JERKING LIKE I WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN I HAD A FULL TANK LUCKILY I MADE IT HOME WITH MY 3 KIDS BEFORE IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. NOT SAFE AT ALL.
I HAD ISSUES PUTTING IN PARK AND THEN GETTING OUT OF PARK. DISCONNECTED BATTERY CABLE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE. BATTERY SEEMED DEAD BUT HAD BATTERY CHECKED OUT IT'S FULLY GOOD. NOW MY ABS,BATTERY,BRAKE,ESC LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. SEEMS LIKE IT COULD BE BRAKE-TRAMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK PROBLEMS?
CAR RANDOMLY WILL NOT START, PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. LET CAR SIT FOR 15 OR SO MINUTES AND WILL START, BATTERY FINE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. TOOK TO KIA MOTORS AND COULD NOT DETECT PROBLEM. RECENTLY TOOK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS ABLE TO DETECT A PROBLEM (AFTER INVESTIGATING KIA WEBSITE) WITH THE INTERMITT…
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CAR RANDOMLY WILL NOT START, PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. LET CAR SIT FOR 15 OR SO MINUTES AND WILL START, BATTERY FINE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. TOOK TO KIA MOTORS AND COULD NOT DETECT PROBLEM. RECENTLY TOOK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS ABLE TO DETECT A PROBLEM (AFTER INVESTIGATING KIA WEBSITE) WITH THE INTERMITTENT CRANK. THE SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT THIS IS PROBLEM IN 2006 AND 2007 SEDONA. I HAVE A COPY OF THE BULLETIN IN MY POSSESSION. THE MECHANIC DID NOT REPLACE THE PART BUT HE REMOVED, CLEANED IT AND REINSTALLED. I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM (HAS ONLY BEEN ONE DAY) BUT WILL SEE HOW IF RUNS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ISSUE AND COVERED BY KIA. I HAD TO PAY FOR A RENTAL AND FOR THE SERVICE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN A HARDSHIP FOR ME. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DEPENDABLE OR SAFE. CAN YOU HELP ME 1. REQUEST A REFUND ON MY EXPENSES AND 2. GET THIS PART REPLACED AS A RECALL ITEM? THANK YOU *TR
THE ESC AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND KNOW THE BREAK LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND IT KEEPS BLOWING MY HEAD LIGHTS THE AIR BAG IS ON AND THEY STAY ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT IT IN GEAR AND THEY STAY ON THE WHOLE TIME THE AUTO IS ON. AT FRIST IT DID EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE BUT KNOW IT STAYS ON AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS DOESN'T WORK.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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