Every 2010 Kia Sedona recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 20V088000
Feb 14, 2020Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V088000 →Suspension · NHTSA 16V387000
Jan 6, 2016Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V387000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 16V389000
Jan 6, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V389000 →Suspension · NHTSA 13V550000
May 11, 2013Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V550000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 13V114000
Jan 4, 2013Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V114000 →
2010 Kia Sedona complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kia Sedona, reporting 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries. Kia has issued at least 44 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System7
- Service Brakes7
- Exterior Lighting4
- Structure4
- Vehicle Speed Control4
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (17)
- Structure (7)
- Electrical System (6)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (6)
- Engine (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (5)
Read Kia Sedona owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kia Sedona. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“My vehicle transmission valve body shift solenoid D has malfunctioning causing my engine overheat and nearly explode”
2010 KIA SEDONAFeb 8, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11570715
Fire
“MANUFACTURER RECALL CODE SC186 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED ON 7/2/20. RECALL WAS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING FROM ABS INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND COULD CAUSE CAR TO CATCH FIRE.. ON 12/21/20, POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND 4 NEW TIRES INSTALLED. ALL SERVICE/REPAIR DONE AT DEALERSHIP.”
2010 KIA SEDONAJan 19, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11388907
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SEDONA, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE DETACHED WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COSTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED WHEN SHE LOOK UNDER THE VEHICLE THERE WERE SPARKS AND FLAME.”
2010 KIA SEDONAOct 26, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11366415
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE'S FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.”
2010 KIA SEDONAJun 13, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11101698
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.”
2010 KIA SEDONAApr 13, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10972249
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