2006 Kia Sedona: recalls and complaints

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• 20V08800014 Feb 2020Electrical System
• 16V3890001 Jun 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
• 16V3870001 Jun 2016Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
• 13V5500005 Nov 2013Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
• 09V13000017 Apr 2009Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 06V34900011 Sep 2006Electrical System / Wiring
• 06V26500019 Jul 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 20V088000Received 14 Feb 2020. 228,829 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.

   Report filed by Kia Motors America. Manufacturer campaign number SC186. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2020.

2. 16V389000Received 1 Jun 2016. 219,800 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Kia Motors America. Manufacturer campaign number SC134. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2016.

3. 16V387000Received 1 Jun 2016. 97,884 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Kia Motors America. Manufacturer campaign number SC133. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2016.

4. 13V550000Received 5 Nov 2013. 79,867 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Kia Motors Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number SC100. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2013.

5. 09V130000Received 17 Apr 2009. 139,844 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

   Report filed by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number SC077. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jun 2009.

6. 06V349000Received 11 Sep 2006. 4,753 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the u-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Chafed insulation could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for chafing and, repair if necessary. In addition, the dealer will secure the wiring harness to prevent contact with the u-joint assembly. The recall began on september 29, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

   Report filed by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SC065. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2006.

7. 06V265000Received 19 Jul 2006. 13,060 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, the rear caliper brake hoses may be out of position. An improperly positioned rear caliper brake hose may contact rear suspension components and over time breach the integrity of the hose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This would result in the loss of brake fluid, which could cause decreased brake function, leading to crash and personal injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the positioning of the rear caliper brake hoses and adjust or replace them free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

   Report filed by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SC061. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 Kia Sedona
• All 2006 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 28.

Complaints that report a crash

13

Complaints that report a fire

8

Injuries in the complaints

18

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

6 May 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20023
2. 20034
3. 20042
4. 20052
5. 20067
6. 20076
7. 20085
8. 20095
9. 20105
10. 20116
11. 20125
12. 20131
13. 20141
14. 20153
15. 20164
16. 20174
17. 20183
18. 20192
19. 20201
20. 20210

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Kia Sedona?

784,037 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Kia Sedona have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the Kia Sedona, model years 2002 to 2021. 7 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Kia Sedona name most often?

Suspension: 85 of 579 component mentions, or 146.8 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 39.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Kia Sedona open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.