How do I know if my Kia Sedona has a recall?

To know if your Kia Sedona has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Kia Sedona VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Kia Sedona has an open recall?

If your Kia Sedona is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Kia Sedona does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Kia Sedona are taken care of by Kia at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Kia Sedona

24 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-612 · OEM SC246

Transmission Shift Lever Fails To Lock In "Park" position.

28,065 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Kia Sorento, 2016 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 21V-725 · OEM SC217

Turn Signal Activates In Opposite Direction Than Selected

88,576 Potential Units Affected

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Kia Sedona, 2017 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 20V-399 · OEM SC192

Positive Battery Terminal Nut Not Secure Causing Arc And Fire Hazard

5,385 Potential Units Affected

If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 20V-101 · OEM SC188

Engine Fuel Rail Cracks Causing A Fuel Leak

51,465 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Kia Sedona, 2012 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 20V-088 · OEM SC186

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

NHTSA 19V-207 · OEM SC177

Second Row Middle Seat Belt Buckle Is On The Wrong Side Of the Seat

197 Potential Units Affected

A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Kia Sedona

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Recall FAQs

If your Kia Sedona is affected by a new safety recall, Kia will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Kia Sedona has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Kia Sedona for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Kia Sedona is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Kia Sedona for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Kia Sedona for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Kia Sedona will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Kia Sedona by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Kia Sedona that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Kia Sedona, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Kia Sedona VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Kia Sedona Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 24 recalls that may affect your Kia Sedona.

Check your Kia Sedona for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Kia dealership near you.

Kia Sedona

24 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-612 · OEM SC246

Transmission Shift Lever Fails To Lock In "Park" position.

28,065 Potential Units Affected

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Kia Sorento, 2016 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 21V-725 · OEM SC217

Turn Signal Activates In Opposite Direction Than Selected

88,576 Potential Units Affected

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Kia Sedona, 2017 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 20V-399 · OEM SC192

Positive Battery Terminal Nut Not Secure Causing Arc And Fire Hazard

5,385 Potential Units Affected

If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 20V-101 · OEM SC188

Engine Fuel Rail Cracks Causing A Fuel Leak

51,465 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Kia Sedona, 2012 Kia Sedona

NHTSA 20V-088 · OEM SC186

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

NHTSA 19V-207 · OEM SC177

Second Row Middle Seat Belt Buckle Is On The Wrong Side Of the Seat

197 Potential Units Affected

A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Kia Sedona

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

Kia Sedona

24 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-612 · OEM SC246

Transmission Shift Lever Fails To Lock In "Park" position.

28,065 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-725 · OEM SC217

Turn Signal Activates In Opposite Direction Than Selected

88,576 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-399 · OEM SC192

Positive Battery Terminal Nut Not Secure Causing Arc And Fire Hazard

5,385 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-101 · OEM SC188

Engine Fuel Rail Cracks Causing A Fuel Leak

51,465 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-088 · OEM SC186

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

NHTSA 19V-207 · OEM SC177

Second Row Middle Seat Belt Buckle Is On The Wrong Side Of the Seat

197 Potential Units Affected

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my Kia Sedona has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my Kia Sedona has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Kia Sedona Recalls

There are 24 recalls that may affect your Kia Sedona.

Kia Sedona

24 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-612 · OEM SC246

Transmission Shift Lever Fails To Lock In "Park" position.

28,065 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 21V-725 · OEM SC217

Turn Signal Activates In Opposite Direction Than Selected

88,576 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-399 · OEM SC192

Positive Battery Terminal Nut Not Secure Causing Arc And Fire Hazard

5,385 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-101 · OEM SC188

Engine Fuel Rail Cracks Causing A Fuel Leak

51,465 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-088 · OEM SC186

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

NHTSA 19V-207 · OEM SC177

Second Row Middle Seat Belt Buckle Is On The Wrong Side Of the Seat

197 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 22V-031 · OEM SC226

Air Bags Do Not Deploy As Needed In An Accident

410,619 Potential Units Affected