KIA SEDONA (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Kia recalls 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles with potential turn signal reversal causing crash risk. Owners must update SJB software free via dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles because their turn signals might activate in the wrong direction, increasing crash risk. This could happen during normal driving without any specific action needed from the driver. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226148-kia-2017-sedona-turn-signal-reversal-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226148-kia-2017-sedona-turn-signal-reversal-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V725000
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“Kia 2017 Sedona: Turn Signal Reversal Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226148-kia-2017-sedona-turn-signal-reversal-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V725000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V725000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's Smart Junction Box software may misinterpret signals from the multifunction switch. This causes turn signals to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended, potentially leading to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Kia Sedona vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are at risk of crashes due to potential turn signal misdirection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2017 Kia Sedona has the Smart Junction Box (SJB) software. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 12, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Update SJB Software
Dealers will update the Smart Junction Box software for free to fix the turn signal issue.
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.
What NHTSA says to do
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 recall is SC217.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Smart Junction Box software may misinterpret signals from the multifunction switch, causing turn signals to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2015-2017 Kia Sedona with the Smart Junction Box software is affected. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 12, 2021.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will handle it at no cost.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V725000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 21V725000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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 recall is SC217. 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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Where this comes from
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 #21V725000 (September 17, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.