CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Kia Sedona has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
2009 Kia Sedona recalls
Moisture in ABS Module Can Cause Engine Fire
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
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
The secondary hood latch can bind and stay in the unlatched position even after the hood is closed.
Most common 2009 Kia Sedona problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
What owners report
My 2009 Kia Sedona is under Safety Recall SC133 (NHSTA 16V-387) for front lower control arms that can corrode and break. The dealership has had the vehicle at ANDY MOHR KIA in [XXX] for two weeks and states the frame is too heavily rusted to safely mount the new control arms. They will not perfom the recall repair. The vehicle is currently undriveable due to the structural condition related to the salt-belt corrosion issue covered by the recall. I have an open Kia Consumer Affairs case (XXX) but have not received a resolution. The dealership escalated this, but there has been no timely response or resolution. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 55
The door locks on passenger sliding doors,do not keep doors shut,they remain open on both sides and have to use a screw driver to rotate the mechanism.
An L shape plastic part broke off under the brake pedal that is causing the brake lights to remain on, intermittently, when I am not using them. It has drained my battery causing me to be late to work.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE BUT FOUND NO ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE TO A NEARBY PARKING LOT AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SEVERE RUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND A FIRE STARTED SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE AND THE WHOLE CAR BURNED.
2009 Kia Sedona questions
Does the 2009 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Kia Sedona?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Service Brakes (8), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.