TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V387000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V387000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10928468
85,000 miles · Sep 14, 2016
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TELL WHERE THE NOISE ORIGINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE AND SPRAY PAINTED AS I…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TELL WHERE THE NOISE ORIGINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE AND SPRAY PAINTED AS IF IT WERE REPAIRED. THE FRONT WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE ALSO AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED FOR A SAFETY RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V387000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED AND WAS STILL EXPERIENCING FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA ODI #10906473
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2014
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V550000 ( SUSPENSION ) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED NOVEMBER 2013, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V550000 ( SUSPENSION ) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED NOVEMBER 2013, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE FEBRUARY 2014. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIRING A DEFECT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564171
7,000 miles · Sep 4, 2009
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES BEGAN PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING A BURNING ODOR. THE STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE WAY SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE. A SECOND DEALER STATED THAT BRAKES OVER HEATED AND THE B…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES BEGAN PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING A BURNING ODOR. THE STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE WAY SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE. A SECOND DEALER STATED THAT BRAKES OVER HEATED AND THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SHOULD HAVE FAILED AT 15,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, SHE STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,300.UPDATED 10/26/09. *LJ THE ROTORS OVERHEATED AND WERE WARPED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED TIRES WERE NEED ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO CUPPING. UPDATED 10/26/09
NHTSA ODI #10282894
53,000 miles · Apr 25, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
BAD MISFIRE. THIS MISFIRE STARTED AT 14,000 MILES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOK AT THEY COLD NOT GET IT TO MISFIRE. AS TIME WENT ON AT 20,000 THE MISFIRE BECAME WORSE, WE LEFT THE VAN FOR PM SERVICE WITH THE FIRST DEALER FOR ONE WEEK,WE WEAR ON VACATION. THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT THE VAN WAS READY,THAT WAS ON A F…
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BAD MISFIRE. THIS MISFIRE STARTED AT 14,000 MILES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOK AT THEY COLD NOT GET IT TO MISFIRE. AS TIME WENT ON AT 20,000 THE MISFIRE BECAME WORSE, WE LEFT THE VAN FOR PM SERVICE WITH THE FIRST DEALER FOR ONE WEEK,WE WEAR ON VACATION. THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT THE VAN WAS READY,THAT WAS ON A FRIDAY,I WENT TO PICK UP THE VAN FROM THE DEALER. WHEN I STARTED IT AND PUT IT IN DRIVE IT STARTED TO MISS. I HAD THE SERVICE WRITER COME OVER AND I HAD HIM FELL THE MISS AND YOU COULD HEAR IT IN THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT,THE SERVICE WRITER HAD THE MEC LOOK AT THE VAN,THE MEC SAID AND THE SERVICE WRITER SAID THE IT WAS THE NO 2 COIL AND THAT KIA HAD A PROBLEM WITH THAT MOTOR MISFIRING,I LEFT THE VAN AND PICK IT UP ON SATURDAY. THEY REPLACED NO 2 COIL AND ONE PLUG,THEY SAID THEY DID ? THE NEXT DAY,SUNDAY WE WENT TO WEST PALM BEACH FOR A CRAFT SHOW,THE VAN SAT FOR 5HR, COMING HOME IT MISFIRE. WHEN IT MISFIRES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CRUISE WILL GO OFF,THE TRANS SHIFTS HARD OUT OF OVER DRIVE THEN BACK INTO OVER DRIVE, WE HAVE COME CLOSE TO GETTING HIT ON 95 WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE MISFIRE BECAME WORSE,WE TOOK IT TO A 2 DEALER OUT IN CORAL SPRINGS,THE VAN NOW HAS 53,000. THEY HAD IT FOR 8 DAYS, RESET THE ECM,AND PUT NEW PLUGS IN IT. GOT IT BACK, STILL MISFIRING. THE FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT ST 21,000. REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS,TURN ROTORS, THEY LAST ONLY 27,000. VERY BAD ON BRAKES. FIRST SET OF TIRES 24,000. REPLACE THEM WITH GOODYEAR 70,000. BE LUCKY TO GET 40,000. VERY BAD ON TIRES. FRONT END TO HEAVY,EATS BRAKES AND TIRES. HAD RIGHT FRONT CV AXLE REPLACE DO TO BEARING&SEAL DEFECT. RIGHT REAR BEARING HUB REPLACE DO TO DEFECT. WE DON'T FELL SAFE IN THIS VAN! *TR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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