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2016 KIA Sedona · 4 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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22V612000
SC246
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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21V725000
SC217
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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19V109000
SC175
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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18V338000
SC164
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
The automatic transmission shift lever in your vehicle helps you switch between gears. In some 2016 Kia Sedona and Sorento models, this lever might not lock properly, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lever doesn't lock, you could accidentally leave your vehicle in gear, and it could roll away. This increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will check and replace the faulty shift lever components, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
The Smart Junction Box in your Sedona is a computer that helps your turn signals work. In some 2015-2017 models, this box might misread the signal you give it, causing your turn signal to flash in the opposite direction you intend.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could accidentally signal you're turning when you're not, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will update the SJB software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
The Occupant Detection System (ODS) in your Sedona uses a wiring harness under the front passenger seat to know if someone is sitting there. Over time, this wiring harness can break if the seat is occupied by a child in a car seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag could deploy when it shouldn't, putting a child in the front seat at risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will either remove the wire harness clip to prevent it from breaking or replace the entire front passenger seat cushion if it's already damaged. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Your Kia Sedona's power sliding door is the mechanism that opens and closes automatically. In some 2015-2018 models, this door might not stop itself if it hits something while closing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door slams shut on you or a passenger, it could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will update the software controlling the power sliding door, making it safer and more reliable — this repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2016 KIA Sedona?
The 2016 KIA Sedona has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 4 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2016 KIA Sedona have?
The 2016 KIA Sedona has 4 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2016 KIA Sedona?
The most severe recall for the 2016 KIA Sedona is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2016 KIA Sedona safe to drive?
This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT recall for the 2016 KIA Sedona? (Campaign #22V612000)
The automatic transmission shift lever in your vehicle helps you switch between gears. In some 2016 Kia Sedona and Sorento models, this lever might not lock properly, allowing the vehicle to roll away. If the lever doesn't lock, you could accidentally leave your vehicle in gear, and it could roll away. This increases the risk of a crash and injury. Your Kia dealer will check and replace the faulty shift lever components, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL recall for the 2016 KIA Sedona? (Campaign #21V725000)
The Smart Junction Box in your Sedona is a computer that helps your turn signals work. In some 2015-2017 models, this box might misread the signal you give it, causing your turn signal to flash in the opposite direction you intend. If this happens, you could accidentally signal you're turning when you're not, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Your Kia dealer will update the SJB software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall for the 2016 KIA Sedona? (Campaign #19V109000)
The Occupant Detection System (ODS) in your Sedona uses a wiring harness under the front passenger seat to know if someone is sitting there. Over time, this wiring harness can break if the seat is occupied by a child in a car seat. If this happens, the airbag could deploy when it shouldn't, putting a child in the front seat at risk of injury during a crash. Your Kia dealer will either remove the wire harness clip to prevent it from breaking or replace the entire front passenger seat cushion if it's already damaged. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR recall for the 2016 KIA Sedona? (Campaign #18V338000)
Your Kia Sedona's power sliding door is the mechanism that opens and closes automatically. In some 2015-2018 models, this door might not stop itself if it hits something while closing. If the door slams shut on you or a passenger, it could cause serious injury. Your Kia dealer will update the software controlling the power sliding door, making it safer and more reliable — this repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
