Door Handles May Stick/Jam in Cold, Wet Climates on Kia Sedona

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Jan 15, 2026

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

In cold, wet climates, the driver and passenger door handles may stick, jam, or not return to their rest position; improved handle release cables are available to correct this issue.

50 people reported this problem

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Kia Sedona vehicles with this problem

8 model years affected

Average mileage: 88,362 miles

(14,000 - 191,450)

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