Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
4
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11570715 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
5
Most reports here involve sudden stalling.
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MANUFACTURER RECALL CODE SC186 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED ON 7/2/20. RECALL WAS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING FROM ABS INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND COULD CAUSE CAR TO CATCH FIRE.. ON 12/21/20, POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND 4 NEW TIRES INSTALLED. ALL SERVICE/REPAIR DONE AT DEALERSHIP. ON 1/14/21, DRIVER WAS ON MORNING COMMUTE AND WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE MADE CLICKING NOISES. A FEW MILES LATER ON LOCAL ROADS, DRIVER APPROACHED THE SLIGHT INCLINE INTO PARKING LOT AT WORK. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, THE VAN COMPLETELY STOPPED AND STALLED OUT. DRIVER PUSHED ACCELERATOR, CAR DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. DRIVER NOTICED "STEAM" COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. DRIVER TURNED OFF IGNITION, EXITED VEHICLE TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. WITHIN 10 MINUTES, HEAVY SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO NOTABLE WEATHER EVENTS. INSURANCE COMPANY WILL MOST LIKELY CALL A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE. WE MAINTAINIED OUR 2010 KIA SEDONA VERY WELL, WITH 85,000 MILES. OUR CONCERN IS THAT AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, THAT THE VEHICLE STILL CAUGHT FIRE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11388907 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
11
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
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Abs pump control module is defective, leaking fluid causing safety issues.This part is hard to find and very expensive, also has to be programmed to your vehicle with no guarantees that it will work.called Kia customer service and asked for help with this issue but was rejected.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11697189 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
3
Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TRAILING CONTROL ARM HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,845. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/02/14*LJ *TR
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10565592 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
2
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE'S FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11101698 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
6
Most reports here involve other issues.
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The sliding doors have a rubber piece that over time, gets stuck and causes the door to not latch and close, leaving the door to come open as you are driving. This has been a known issue with these sliding doors on my Kia Sedona. This is highly unsafe due to the ability of the door to come open as you are driving and potentially causing harm for someone to fall out and or be injured.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11736906 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KIA OF DES MOINES (4475 MERLE HAY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HELP WITH THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11083436 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov