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2012 KIA Sedona

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

5
Open recalls
106
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
84
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

Consumer complaints

106 filed
5
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Electrical System
    31
  • Engine
    18
  • Unknown OR Other
    16
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
    15
  • AIR Bags
    9
  • Service Brakes
    7
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    7
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    7

Recalls

5 campaigns
20V101000·FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL2020-02-21

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.

RiskA fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

FixKia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.

18V363000·AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2018-06-01

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

RiskIf the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

FixKia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

16V387000·SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM2016-06-01

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.

RiskA broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixKia 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.

16V389000·LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH2016-06-01

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.

RiskIf 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.

FixKia 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.

13V550000·SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM2013-11-05

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.

RiskA broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixKia 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.

NHTSA investigations

7 actions
PE18003·AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2018-03-16 → 2019-08-30

Air bags may be disabled during crash

Led to recall18E043000

PE18003·SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER2018-03-16 → 2019-08-30

Air bags may be disabled during crash

Led to recall18E043000

PE18003·AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2018-03-16 → 2019-08-30

Air bags may be disabled during crash

Led to recall18E043000

PE18003·AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2018-03-16 → 2019-08-30

Air bags may be disabled during crash

Led to recall18E043000

PE18003·AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2018-03-16 → 2019-08-30

Air bags may be disabled during crash

Led to recall18E043000

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