Kia Sedona recalls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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