2006 Kia Sedona Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Kia Sedona has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 784,037 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 579 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20V088000 2020-02-14 228,829 affected
Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall…

SUSPENSION 16V387000 2016-06-01 97,884 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. …

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 16V389000 2016-06-01 219,800 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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…

SUSPENSION 13V550000 2013-11-05 79,867 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 09V130000 2009-04-17 139,844 affected
Defect

HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO…

Consequence

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 06V349000 2006-09-11 4,753 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN. REPEATED CONTACT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS…

Consequence

CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR CHAFING AND, REPAIR IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 06V265000 2006-07-19 13,060 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND OVER TIME BREACH THE INTEGRITY OF THE HOSE.

Consequence

THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKE FUNCTION, LEADING TO CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIONING OF THE REAR CALIPER BRAKE HOSES AND ADJUST OR REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
79
4crashes7injuries
SUSPENSION
77
1crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
76
1crashes5fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
26
SERVICE BRAKES
21
3fires
STEERING
21
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21
2crashes2fires
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
20
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
20
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
20
4injuries
Total complaints579

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owned a 2006 kia sedona. The vehicle was bought used close to four years ago. The contact was unaware that the vehicle had received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic), 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v387000…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-26

“The contact owned a 2006 kia sedona. The vehicle was bought used close to four years ago. The contact was unaware that the vehicle had received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic), 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v387000…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2026-04-26

“Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards defective unrepairable components discovered later after purchase p0885 limp mode fire hazard the vehicle may catch on fire when parked went back to the dealership that I purchased from for a p0885 on…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-08-08

“Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards defective unrepairable components discovered later after purchase p0885 limp mode fire hazard the vehicle may catch on fire when parked went back to the dealership that I purchased from for a p0885 on…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-08-08

“Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards defective unrepairable components discovered later after purchase p0885 limp mode fire hazard the vehicle may catch on fire when parked went back to the dealership that I purchased from for a p0885 on…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-08-08

“Unknown. My vqn caught fire under my hood not sure were it came from.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-12-23

“Unknown. My vqn caught fire under my hood not sure were it came from.”

ENGINE · reported 2023-12-23

“Unknown. My vqn caught fire under my hood not sure were it came from.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2023-12-23
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Kia Sedona as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.