Kia Sedona Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Kia Sedona have?

The Kia Sedona has 7 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2015 through 2020. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Sedona under recall?

Whether your specific Sedona is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Sedona year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2015 Kia Sedona has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 3 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

7 recall campaigns on record across 5 model years of the Kia Sedona. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

1689

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

5 affected model years93 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2015

Affected Model Years

20201R · 14C 20191R · 24C 20171R · 98C 20161R · 167C 20153R · 90C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Electrical2 campaigns (29%)

Other1 campaign (14%)

Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (14%)

Transmission1 campaign (14%)

Airbag1 campaign (14%)

Seat/Restraints1 campaign (14%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Kia Sedona

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220

ENGINE

188

AIR BAGS

126

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUSPENSION

SERVICE BRAKES

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Based on 1,689 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 5 deaths and 93 injuries reported.

All Kia Sedona Recall Campaigns

#18V3380002015 Kia SedonaOther

Issued: Invalid Date

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

Risk: 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 numbe…

#21V7250002015 Kia SedonaVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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.

Risk: 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 reca…

#19V1090002015 Kia SedonaElectrical

Issued: Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

Risk: 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 c…

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. …

#22V6120002016 Kia SedonaTransmission

Issued: Oct 8, 2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

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.

Risk: 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 …

#22V0310002017 Kia SedonaAirbag

Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS

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 …

Risk: 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. Owne…

#19V2070002019 Kia SedonaSeat/Restraints

Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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, thes…

Risk: 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. Own…

#20V3990002020 Kia SedonaElectrical

Issued: Aug 7, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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.

Risk: 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…

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#22V031000MY 2017

AIR BAGS

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 me…

2Electrical Recalls

#19V109000MY 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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) wirin…

#20V399000MY 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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, p…

Kia Sedona Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Kia Sedona have?

The Kia Sedona has 7 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2015 through 2020.

Is my Sedona under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Sedona year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Kia Sedona has the highest recall campaign count (3 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Sedona recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Sedona?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Kia Sedona for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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