What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2012 KIA Sedona

Typical pattern

6.8% of complaints about the 2012 KIA Sedona came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2012 vehicle — around the middle of the 201 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (33 complaints), typically at 6.9 yr or about 72,218 miles.

Complaints
146
Median age at failure
6.8 yr
Median mileage
72,000 n=113
Crash / fire / tow
14.4% of reports
Safety recalls
5

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
33 reports · 72,218 mi
6.9 yr
15.2%
Structure
18 reports · 80,000 mi
7.5 yr
16.7%
Engine
18 reports · 89,000 mi
7.0 yr
16.7%
Other
16 reports · 72,218 mi
7.0 yr
12.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

20V101000 2020-02-21
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

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.

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

18V363000 2018-06-01
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

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.

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.

16V387000 2016-06-01
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

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 fr

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

16V389000 2016-06-01
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

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.

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.

13V550000 2013-11-05
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

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.

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

In owners’ own words

Structure mileage not reported 0 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SLIDING DOORS AND THE REAR HATCH DOOR OPENED HAPHAZARDLY. THE DEALER MADE TWO ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Structure 5,000 mi 9 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY ALONG WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ACTUATOR ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND THE MODULES IN BOTH REAR DOORS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND RECURRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Structure 50,000 mi 3.1 yr in service
REAR HATCH WON'T OPEN WHEN SITTING OUT IN THE SUN FOR 4-5 HOURS. AFTER IT COOLS DOWN, IT WILL OPEN. WHEN SITTING FOR LONGER THAN 3 HOURS, IT WILL NOT OPEN. *TR
Electrical system 425 mi 9 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THE IGNITION AND THE KEY WERE EXTREMELY HOT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MILES OR MORE. THE CONTACT MEASURED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE KEY AND STATED IT REACHED 101 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 425.

Other Sedona model years

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