Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Kia Sedona

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 226 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V329000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
118,447
Reported to NHTSA
2005-07-20
Owners notified
2005-08-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V232000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
37,358
Reported to NHTSA
2005-05-19
Owners notified
2005-06-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.

Safety risk

WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 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
Wheels2430,000 mi
Steering1968,000 mi
Electrical system1461,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1248,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic915,000 mi
Unknown or other9100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control988,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine810,000 mi
Wheels: hub818,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip710,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing713,000 mi
Air bags624,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor67,174 mi
Engine5100,100 mi
Tires582,000 mi
Power train361,000 mi
Seats38,487 mi
Structure361,000 mi
Suspension341,799 mi
Suspension: front3600 mi
Suspension: rear315,000 mi
Air bags: frontal233,000 mi
Child seat222,344 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers27,820 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system22,900 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights221,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery230,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system260,000 mi
Interior lighting21,447 mi
Parking brake21,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission21,825 mi
Seat belts2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads22,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum27,174 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system21,825 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables24,350 mi
Visibility: windshield2200 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood119,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly156,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11,323 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner19,500 mi
Exterior lighting13,000 mi
Fuel system, other150 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable115,950 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust180,000 mi
Service brakes1100,000 mi
Service brakes, air162,508 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module163,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc113,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper148,000 mi
Steering: column150,000 mi
Structure: body1158,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut111,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control11,825 mi
Visibility179,460 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window115,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 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.