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Kia Sedona recalls

DVSA has published 9 safety recalls that name the Kia Sedona since 2003, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 89,141 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. SEDONA, SORENTO · water or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit

    20 Jul 2020 · R/2020/187

    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.

    15,645 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2005 to 14 Dec 2009

  2. SEDONA · bonnet catch may fail

    1 Oct 2016 · R/2016/197

    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.

    10,141 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2005 to 4 Apr 2014

  3. SEDONA · front suspension arm may fail

    31 Mar 2014 · R/2014/012

    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.

    9,964 vehicles · built 8 Oct 2005 to 14 Aug 2012

  4. CARENS, MEGENTIS, OPTIMA, SEDONA, SORENTO, SOUL, SPORTAGE · brake lights may malfunction

    1 Jun 2013 · R/2013/055

    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.

    40,769 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2006 to 16 Dec 2010

  5. CARENS, SEDONA, SORENTO, SPORTAGE · brake light may not operate

    9 Nov 2009 · R/2009/092

    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.

    1,816 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2006 to 25 Oct 2006

  6. SEDONA · possibility of fire

    6 Mar 2006 · R/2006/001

    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.

    2,347 vehicles

  7. SEDONA · possibility of rear bearing failure

    14 Sep 2005 · R/2005/073

    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.

    5,375 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2003 to 29 Oct 2004

  8. SEDONA · possibility of engine siezure

    14 Sep 2005 · R/2005/072

    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.

    446 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2004 to 23 Aug 2004

  9. CARENS, RIO, SEDONA · reprogramming of abs ecm

    10 Nov 2003 · R/2003/162

    An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data

    2,638 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2002 to 19 Mar 2003

Other Kia models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.