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Kia Sedona safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Kia Sedona since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Kia Sedona. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
9 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 9 launched 2003 to 2020
  • Most recent 20 July 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/187
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2005 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Kia Sedona?

Not every Kia Sedona is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Kia Sedona recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2005 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Kia Sedona safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 1
’04 0
’05 2
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 1
’15 0
’16 1
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 1
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Kia Sedona recall, newest first

2020 1 recall

Water or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit

Launched 20 July 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/187 Manufacturer ref. 201021

Defect
Water or oil may enter the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit over a long period of time causing an electrical short circuit.
Remedy
Install a relay to isolate the HECU when the ignition is switched off.
Vehicles affected
15,645 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Jun 2005 to 14 Dec 2009
Also covers

2016 1 recall

Bonnet catch may fail

Launched 1 October 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/197 Manufacturer ref. 161059

Defect
Affected vehicles may suffer surface corrosion that could cause the secondary bonnet latch to remain in the open position when the bonnet is closed. Under these circumstances if the bonnet has not been properly and fully closed in the lock position the bonnet may open while driving and obscure the driver’s vision
Remedy
Replace bonnet catch on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
10,141 Sedona vehicles
Built
15 Jun 2005 to 4 Apr 2014

2014 1 recall

Front suspension arm may fail

Launched 31 March 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/012 Manufacturer ref. 131110

Defect
The front suspension lower suspension arms may corrode due to insufficient coating of the steel on the inner surfaces. Excessive corrosion could cause weakening of the arms (Thinning of metal). Gradual weakening of the lower suspension arms. Customers are unlikely to notice any symptoms but may notice juddering from suspension area. Ultimately the arm could fracture.
Remedy
The front suspension lower arms will be checked for corrosion and the thickness of the steel measured. If the thickness of the steel is sufficient the cavities will be filled with cavity wax to prevent corrosion. If the thickness of the steel is below the minimum the arms will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
9,964 Sedona vehicles
Built
8 Oct 2005 to 14 Aug 2012

2013 1 recall

Brake lights may malfunction

Launched 1 June 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/055 Manufacturer ref. 131021

Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Vehicles affected
40,769 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Nov 2006 to 16 Dec 2010

2009 1 recall

Brake light may not operate

Launched 9 November 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/092

Defect
It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,816 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2006 to 25 Oct 2006

2006 1 recall

Possibility of fire

Launched 6 March 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/001

Defect
The wiring to the driver's electric seat adjuster may chafe on the sharp edge of the seat base which may result in an electrical short circuit. This can cause the wiring and fuse-box to overheat and a risk of fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the wiring checked and any sharp edges will be insulated.
Vehicles affected
2,347 Sedona vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2005 2 recalls

Possibility of rear bearing failure

Launched 14 September 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/073

Defect
Poor rear wheel bearing cap sealing arrangement can lead to moisture accumulating in the rear wheel bearing and possible failure.
Remedy
Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and fit modified caps. Any faulty bearings will also be replaced.
Vehicles affected
5,375 Sedona vehicles
Built
24 Jun 2003 to 29 Oct 2004

Possibility of engine siezure

Launched 14 September 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/072

Defect
An incorrect engine oil pump strainer may have been fitted during production. This can result in the oil supply to the engine being affected and an engine seizure.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the engine oil pump strainer replaced.
Vehicles affected
446 Sedona vehicles
Built
16 Jul 2004 to 23 Aug 2004

2003 1 recall

Reprogramming of ABS ECM

Launched 10 November 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/162

Defect
An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data
Vehicles affected
2,638 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Nov 2002 to 19 Mar 2003
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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 9 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Kia Sedona. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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