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2012 KIA Sedona

5 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V101000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.
Free Fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.
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High Priority #18V363000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Risk if Unfixed
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Free Fix
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
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High Priority #16V387000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk if Unfixed
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133.
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High Priority #13V550000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation
What Happened
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
Risk if Unfixed
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
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Under Review #16V389000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
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Browse by Component

SUSPENSION
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other KIA Sedona Years

2020
1 recall
2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
2 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
3 recalls

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