KIA SEDONA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2018 Sedona vehicles with front passenger seats that may deploy airbags when a child is in a child seat, risking injury. Free repairs to prevent harness breakage.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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 child.
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What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2018 Sedona vehicles where a broken wiring harness could allow the front airbag to deploy while a child is in a front child seat, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the harness clip removed and seat cushion replaced if damaged to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225134-kia-2018-sedona-front-airbag-deployment-risk-with-child-seat.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225134-kia-2018-sedona-front-airbag-deployment-risk-with-child-seat · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V109000
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“Kia 2018 Sedona: Front Airbag Deployment Risk with Child Seat.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225134-kia-2018-sedona-front-airbag-deployment-risk-with-child-seat. Based on NHTSA recall #19V109000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V109000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ODS wiring harness under the front passenger seat can break over time due to seat use. If broken, the airbag may deploy when a child is in the front seat, causing injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Children in front seats with child seats are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2018 Kia Sedona has a manually-adjusted front passenger seat. The recall started March 19, 2019, and applies to vehicles with this seat feature.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair for the wiring harness clip and seat cushion if damaged.
Have Seat Cushion Replaced
If the wiring harness is damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced at no cost.
Remove Wiring Harness Clip
The Kia dealer will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the harness from breaking.
What NHTSA says to do
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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The ODS wiring harness under the front passenger seat can break over time due to seat use, potentially allowing the airbag to deploy when a child is in the front seat.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2015-2018 Kia Sedona with a manually-adjusted front passenger seat is affected. The recall began March 19, 2019.
What should I do if my harness is damaged?
If the wiring harness is damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced at no cost during the repair.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V109000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 19V109000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V109000 (February 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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