Kia Sedona reliability
The Kia Sedona fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 45.1% of 6,319 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
9 DVSA recalls for the Kia Sedona
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Water or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit
Water or oil may enter the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit over a long period of time causing an electrical short circuit.
Fix: Install a relay to isolate the HECU when the ignition is switched off.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 15,645 vehicles
Bonnet catch may fail
Affected vehicles may suffer surface corrosion that could cause the secondary bonnet latch to remain in the open position when the bonnet is closed. Under these circumstances if the bonnet has not been properly and fully closed in the lock position the bonnet may open while driving and obscure the driver�s vision
Fix: Replace bonnet catch on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 10,141 vehicles
Front suspension arm may fail
The front suspension lower suspension arms may corrode due to insufficient coating of the steel on the inner surfaces. Excessive corrosion could cause weakening of the arms (Thinning of metal). Gradual weakening of the lower suspension arms. Customers are unlikely to notice any symptoms but may notice juddering from suspension area. Ultimately the arm could fracture.
Fix: The front suspension lower arms will be checked for corrosion and the thickness of the steel measured. If the thickness of the steel is sufficient the cavities will be filled with cavity wax to prevent corrosion. If the thickness of the steel is below the minimum the arms will be replaced.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 9,964 vehicles
Brake lights may malfunction
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Fix: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 40,769 vehicles
Brake light may not operate
It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 1,816 vehicles
Possibility of fire
The wiring to the driver's electric seat adjuster may chafe on the sharp edge of the seat base which may result in an electrical short circuit. This can cause the wiring and fuse-box to overheat and a risk of fire.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the wiring checked and any sharp edges will be insulated.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 2,347 vehicles
Possibility of rear bearing failure
Poor rear wheel bearing cap sealing arrangement can lead to moisture accumulating in the rear wheel bearing and possible failure.
Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and fit modified caps. Any faulty bearings will also be replaced.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 5,375 vehicles
Possibility of engine siezure
An incorrect engine oil pump strainer may have been fitted during production. This can result in the oil supply to the engine being affected and an engine seizure.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the engine oil pump strainer replaced.
Recalled models: SEDONA · 446 vehicles
Reprogramming of abs ecm
An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data
Recalled models: SEDONA · 2,638 vehicles
Checking a Kia Sedona before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.