Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Kia Sedona EX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 57 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V463000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
74,276
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-05
Owners notified
2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.

Safety risk

THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering985,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic617,000 mi
Electrical system450,599 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3156,890 mi
Engine and engine cooling361,485 mi
Wheels328,000 mi
Exterior lighting241,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission250,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion236,000 mi
Tires290,350 mi
Air bags130,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition117,000 mi
Engine179,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline157,902 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights141,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights141,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1250,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Power train199,000 mi
Seats161,100 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust150,599 mi
Service brakes176,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump136,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: rear172,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle184,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems172,000 mi
Unknown or other1250,000 mi
Wheels: hub184,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs117,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.