2007 Kia Sedona Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Kia Sedona has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 8 fires, 11 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (40 reports).

6Recalls
157Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2007 Kia Sedona recalls

Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire

Recall 20V088Feb 14, 2020228,829 vehicles affected

Moisture can enter the anti-lock brake (ABS) module in certain Kia Sedona and Sorento vehicles and cause an electrical short.

Front Lower Control Arm May Break from Corrosion

Recall 16V387Jun 1, 201697,884 vehicles affected

Certain Kia Sedona minivans from model years 2006 through 2012, built between June 2005 and August 2012 and sold or registered in a list of northern and eastern states plus the District of Columbia, may have front lower control arms that corrode from exposure to salt water, such as road salt.

Hood May Open While Driving, Risking a Crash

Recall 16V389Jun 1, 2016219,800 vehicles affected

The secondary hood latch can bind and stay in the unlatched position even after the hood is closed.

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Recall 13V550Nov 5, 201379,867 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 13V114Apr 1, 2013980,377 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 09V130Apr 17, 2009139,844 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Kia Sedona problems

Problem areas named in the 157 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System40
Structure22
Vehicle Speed Control21
Suspension20
Latches/Locks/Linkages18
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)18
Service Brakes15
Exterior Lighting13
Unknown Or Other10
Engine10

What owners report

2026-07-30, Engine
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while his son was in the driveway about to drive off, the vehicle started smoking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact would replace the parts. The contact stated that the manufacturer was delaying the repair and the buyback process. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The manufacturer offered a buyback. The failure mileage was approxi
2025-08-05, Electrical System
Unknown... So whenever it gets hot in the summertime lately. My car has an issue starting sometimes it doesn't start and I've taken it in have the mechanic look at it. They can't figure out what's going on with that. They say that it's known issue that they've had and they told me to Bang on the relay inside my vehicle. And sometimes that starts up right away and other times it takes a little bit for my car to start. They could not figure out what was causing it and sometimes all of my lights on my dashboard light up my air bag, ABS, check engine. Those will light up and I think it's something to do with the electrical or the fuel system. I don't know, i've replaced parts on it and I'm stil
2024-07-19, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she was informed that smoke was emanating from the vehicle, after which she observed flames emanating from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Bystanders were able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. Local emergency services arrived. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already bee
2024-07-10, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ESC and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake light independently activated while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed stop light switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the recall was not associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provide
2023-09-04, Engine
Car stopped working on highway, took to dealer where we got it used a year prior. Shop said these engines are notorious for failure. They said the engine was needing to be replaced due to malfunction of vehicle

2007 Kia Sedona questions

Does the 2007 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2007 Kia Sedona: Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire; Front Lower Control Arm May Break from Corrosion; Hood May Open While Driving, Risking a Crash; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Sedona?

Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (40), Structure (22), Vehicle Speed Control (21).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Kia Sedona has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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