Every 2017 Kia Sedona recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 22V031000
Jan 25, 2022Air Bags
- Problem
- 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 bags that will not deploy in a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Full recall details for 22V031000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V725000
Sep 17, 2021Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V725000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V109000
Feb 19, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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 child.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V109000 →Structure · NHTSA 18V338000
May 23, 2018Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 number for this recall is SC164.
Full recall details for 18V338000 →
2017 Kia Sedona complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sedona, reporting 2 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. Kia has issued at least 83 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
- Engine60
- Unknown Or Other27
- Electrical System23
- Structure15
- Air Bags13
- Exterior Lighting11
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (29)
- Equipment (18)
- Power Train (11)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
- Structure (8)
- Air Bags (6)
Read Kia Sedona owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Sedona. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently.”
2017 KIA SEDONAMay 11, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11736979
Fire
“The contact owned a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after parking in his driveway, there was white smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact is handicapped and was assisted by his wife to exit the vehicle safely.”
2017 KIA SEDONADec 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11707879
Injury reportedFire
“While driving on the highway, the engine stopped working; smoke, metal fragments and oil came out of the front of the car leading to zero visibility. We were extremely lucky that we were able to quickly navigate out of traffic, stop the car on the side of the highway and get all kids out safely.”
2017 KIA SEDONANov 22, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11556486
Injury reported
“Power Door (passenger side) closed on me when other door was opened. As I was putting a child into the passenger side middle row seat the passenger side sliding door closed on its own. (The door on the other side of van was opened at the same time the one began to close.”
2017 KIA SEDONAFeb 16, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11507588
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while using the original jack that came with the vehicle when one side of the jack bent and caused the vehicle to collapse. The contact stated he pulled his back and did seek medical attention at a walk-in clinic.”
2017 KIA SEDONAOct 26, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11438182
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