Model year record

2012 Kia Sedona

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 156 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V101000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
51,465
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-21
Owners notified
2020-06-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V363000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
507,587
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-01
Owners notified
2018-09-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V387000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
97,884
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-01
Owners notified
2016-07-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Kia 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V389000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
219,800
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-01
Owners notified
2016-07-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V550000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation
Vehicles affected
79,867
Reported to NHTSA
2013-11-05
Owners notified
2013-12-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Kia 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3572,218 mi
Engine1989,000 mi
Structure: body1685,000 mi
Unknown or other1672,218 mi
Air bags965,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system872,000 mi
Service brakes832,000 mi
Vehicle speed control822,100 mi
Power train768,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline5235,000 mi
Steering412,000 mi
Exterior lighting363,926 mi
Latches/locks/linkages235,000 mi
Visibility/wiper238,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system135,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling1190,102 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner170,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1210,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic150 mi
Structure: body: door135,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate150,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut146,000 mi
Suspension1
Tires160,310 mi
Wheels162,000 mi

The 2011 model has about 1.5 times 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.