NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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157 reports120,400 miles · Sep 13, 2016
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A SNAP NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED AND THE RACKET …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A SNAP NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED AND THE RACKET PINION WAS BUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V387000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,400.
NHTSA ODI #10906104
79,183 miles · Sep 12, 2016
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STOPPED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT AND AXLE WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STOPPED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT AND AXLE WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V550000 (SUSPENSION) AND 16V387000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,183.
NHTSA ODI #10905676
55,000 miles · Aug 11, 2016
Electrical SystemStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #10895127
104,000 miles · Aug 10, 2016
Visibility/wiper
WHILE OUR FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED US AND SHOWED US HOW THE WINDOW WAS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR. THE ADHESIVE WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW PANE. THE DEFECT WAS NOTED IN THE UPPER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE WINDOW. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED US THAT I…
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WHILE OUR FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED US AND SHOWED US HOW THE WINDOW WAS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR. THE ADHESIVE WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW PANE. THE DEFECT WAS NOTED IN THE UPPER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE WINDOW. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED US THAT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WINDOW WOULD HAVE DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10894768
75,000 miles · Aug 9, 2016
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED PER A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL ARM. THE FAILURE CAUSED GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO LOOSEN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED PER A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL ARM. THE FAILURE CAUSED GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO LOOSEN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
NHTSA ODI #10894618
130,000 miles · Jul 10, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSuspension
THE ELECTRICAL DOORS STOPPED WORKING AND DO NOT LATCH, THE DOOR FLY OPEN WHEN WE TURN A CORNER. THE ESC LIGHT IS ON. MY BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION HAS MALFUNCTIONED.. MALFUNCTIONS IN SC 134. SC133. SC098. THE ;SUSPENISION AND CLICKS AND CLUTTERS. SINCE THIS YEAR ALONE MY VAN HAS MALFUNCTIONED IN ALL THE AREAS, U CAN SEE WHEN LOOKED…
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THE ELECTRICAL DOORS STOPPED WORKING AND DO NOT LATCH, THE DOOR FLY OPEN WHEN WE TURN A CORNER. THE ESC LIGHT IS ON. MY BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION HAS MALFUNCTIONED.. MALFUNCTIONS IN SC 134. SC133. SC098. THE ;SUSPENISION AND CLICKS AND CLUTTERS. SINCE THIS YEAR ALONE MY VAN HAS MALFUNCTIONED IN ALL THE AREAS, U CAN SEE WHEN LOOKED AT...THE DOORS ALONE ARE DANGERIOUS.
NHTSA ODI #10883872
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
I HAD AN ISSUE WITH A DEALERSHIP AFTER SERVICE WITH KIA I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS NOT LOCKING AND SHUTTING. AND BEFORE I ACCUSE SOMEONE OF SOMETHING THAT IS NOT CORRECT I WANTED TO RULE OUT ALL AVENUES. WHILE SPEAKING TO KIA THEY SAID TO CONTACT THE OWNER AND TAKE IT UP WITH THEM. BUT I …
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I HAD AN ISSUE WITH A DEALERSHIP AFTER SERVICE WITH KIA I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS NOT LOCKING AND SHUTTING. AND BEFORE I ACCUSE SOMEONE OF SOMETHING THAT IS NOT CORRECT I WANTED TO RULE OUT ALL AVENUES. WHILE SPEAKING TO KIA THEY SAID TO CONTACT THE OWNER AND TAKE IT UP WITH THEM. BUT I AM WANTING TO MAKE SURE OF THIS I HAVE A PRE-OWNED VEHICLE. ON 5/21/2016 IS WHEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEM.
NHTSA ODI #10883272
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2016
Service BrakesSteeringSuspension
A YEAR AGO I DO RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER NOTIFYING FOR RUSTY LOWER ARMS WHEELS TO BE REPLACED BUT SUCH THING NEVER HAPPENED. THE DEALER JUST APPLY MORE RUST INHIBITORS BUT PROCEDURES WAS NOT THE APPROPRIATE CURE FOR THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON MOTION A VERY DISTURBING NOISE CAME JUST UNDER THE WHEELS. SEE PICTURES TH…
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A YEAR AGO I DO RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER NOTIFYING FOR RUSTY LOWER ARMS WHEELS TO BE REPLACED BUT SUCH THING NEVER HAPPENED. THE DEALER JUST APPLY MORE RUST INHIBITORS BUT PROCEDURES WAS NOT THE APPROPRIATE CURE FOR THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON MOTION A VERY DISTURBING NOISE CAME JUST UNDER THE WHEELS. SEE PICTURES THEY ARE MORE SELF EXPLANATORY JUST THE DRIVER SIDE IT'S SHOWN DUE TO FILE LIMITATION.
NHTSA ODI #10873523
107,000 miles · Apr 12, 2016
SteeringSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE COASTED APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE CONTROL A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE COASTED APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARMS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATELY FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
NHTSA ODI #10855109
100,000 miles · Apr 10, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSuspension
TAKATA RECALL THERE IS A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE VAN WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING DOESNT MATTER WHAT KIND OF ROAD YOU ARE ON UNKNOWN WHAT PART IT IS THE ESC LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON DOESNT MATTER WHAT KIND OF ROAD YOU ARE ON AND THE BRAKES KEEP ACTING LIKE THEY ARE GOING OUT DOESNT MATTER WHAT KIND OF ROAD YOU ARE ON
NHTSA ODI #10854611
Official recalls
6Feb 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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 1, 2013
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 & remedy
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗