The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) is a crucial part in your Kia that helps deploy your airbags in a crash. In some 2017-2019 models, the ACU cover could touch a sensitive part and damage the electrical circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical circuit is damaged, your airbags might not work when you need them to. This means you could be at greater risk of injury in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will check the ACU and upgrade the software or replace it if needed – for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
The Smart Junction Box in your Sedona is a computer that helps your turn signals work. In some 2015-2017 models, the software might get confused and send the wrong signal.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your turn signal might flash the wrong way, which could cause confusion for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will update the SJB software for free. You should contact them to schedule the update as soon as possible, and they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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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.
There's a wire under your Sedona's front passenger seat that helps the airbag system work properly. Over time, this wire can break if the seat is occupied, especially with a child seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire breaks and a child is in a child seat, the airbag might deploy even when it shouldn't, which could harm the child in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will fix the issue for you – they'll secure the wire so it doesn't break, and if it's already damaged, they'll replace the front passenger seat cushion at no cost to you.
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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.
The power sliding door on your Sedona is the part that opens and closes automatically. In some 2015-2018 models, this door may not stop closing when something's in its way.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door closes on you or a passenger, it could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will update the door's computer software to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
