Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Kia Sedona

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 272 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
Service brakes, hydraulic306,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor298,500 mi
Electrical system1670,000 mi
Air bags1495,610 mi
Steering1287,400 mi
Wheels1278,041 mi
Engine11129,000 mi
Tires119,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip93,000 mi
Service brakes843,500 mi
Suspension87,226 mi
Unknown or other87,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling663,200 mi
Vehicle speed control687,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine59,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads53,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system460,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch43,000 mi
Equipment34,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system394,750 mi
Power train390,000 mi
Seat belts360,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing3297 mi
Air bags: frontal28,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2297 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2297 mi
Fuel system, gasoline263,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages266,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission285,000 mi
Seats23,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components21,982 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings214,730 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder25,200 mi
Structure: body290,000 mi
Suspension: front26,395 mi
Suspension: front: hub2297 mi
Suspension: rear23,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls23,000 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel14,000 mi
Electrical system: horn16,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly137,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys17,226 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings111,200 mi
Parking brake12,700 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner116,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module116,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc124,022 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings18,795 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1105,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1160,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear14,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1140,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about half as many 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.