CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Kia Sedona has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (7 reports).
2010 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 2010 Kia Sedona problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
The sliding doors have a rubber piece that over time, gets stuck and causes the door to not latch and close, leaving the door to come open as you are driving. This has been a known issue with these sliding doors on my Kia Sedona. This is highly unsafe due to the ability of the door to come open as you are driving and potentially causing harm for someone to fall out and or be injured.
Abs pump control module is defective, leaking fluid causing safety issues.This part is hard to find and very expensive, also has to be programmed to your vehicle with no guarantees that it will work.called Kia customer service and asked for help with this issue but was rejected.
My 2010 Kia Sedona has a major problem with the brakes. I had a problem with the brake pedal sinking too far. I took it to a local mechanic. This mechanic installed a new master cylinder. Two days later the brakes started to grab. The brakes were activating without my foot on the brake pedal. I had the Kia towed back to the local mechanic. The local mechanic said the master cylinder was working properly. This mechanic told me to take it to the Kia Dealership to reprogram the ABS Module. I have had the Kia at the Kia Dealership three different times for this same problem. The first time the Kia Dealership did do some reprogramming. They also said there was rust in the master cylind
The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the vehicle independently accelerated before the driver was able to regain control of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brake, Hydraulic); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage
My vehicle transmission valve body shift solenoid D has malfunctioning causing my engine overheat and nearly explode
2010 Kia Sedona questions
Does the 2010 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Kia Sedona?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (7), Electrical System (7), Structure (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 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.