Does the 2004 Kia Sedona EX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, the most recent reported on October 5, 2005 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Sedona EX?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (11 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (6).

How many 2004 Kia Sedona EX complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Kia Sedona EX recalls and problems

1 recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Kia Sedona EX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Kia Sedona EX recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 05V463000 · reported October 5, 2005 · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · 74,276 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
The risk: This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering11
Service brakes, hydraulic6
Electrical system5
Engine and engine cooling4
Wheels4
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Power train3
Suspension3
Tires3
Exterior lighting2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 21, 2019 · Steering · 141,545 miles
POWER STEERING MAKES WHINING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, POWER STEER FLUID LOW IN CANISTER DUE TO LEAKS. HARD TO TURN TO THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING. DON'T KNOW IF BELTS AFFECTED I HEAR A HUMMING SOUND. DON'T KNOW IF THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS WORKING PROPERLY. CONSTANTLY ADDING FLUID TO THE CANISTER.

May 23, 2017 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 250,000 miles
AFTER HAVING A VARIETY OF MECHANICS DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM OF MY VEHICLE NOT STARTING FOR 20 MINS TO 1 HOUR AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM & AFTER THE VEHICLE DOES START; IT HAS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE &/OR ADDITIVE SMELL. I WENT TO A KIA DEALER TO HAVE THEIR OPINION: THE KIA MECHANIC STATED: TO START A $200.00 TEST WOULD HAVE…

Apr 13, 2015 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 156,890 miles
I BOUGHT MY SEDONA ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 7 2015. AFTER AWEEK ALMOST TWO. I WAS BROKE DOWN AND STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.VAN WAS SO HOT IT WOULDN'T START AND. BEHAVED AS A VEHICLE WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET . THE DISHONEST CRIKED. CROOK SALES MAN AT THE DEALER. SHIP WOUND. NOT FIX IT AT FIRST AFTER COMPLAINING AT…

Dec 9, 2014 · Engine · 79,500 miles
ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THERE WASN'T MUCH TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD AND HELPED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. IN BAD WEATHER AND/OR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE SOME SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE OF THIS VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL AND WOULD…

Jun 4, 2014 · Steering · 96,249 miles
WHILE DRIVING TODAY, I NOTICED A WHINING NOISE, WITH A SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE TO IT AS WELL. INITIALLY THINKING IT WAS THE BRAKES, I LISTENED CLOSER AND REALIZED IT WAS NOT HAPPENING WHEN BRAKING BUT RATHER SEEMED TO BE HAPPENING WHEN TURNING, PRIMARILY DURING ACCELERATION. SOON AFTER THE TURN AS I STEADIED SPEED, THE…

Sedona EX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	1	50	2	8
2003	1	34	2	7
2004	1	37	2	3

Across all years, the 2002 Sedona EX has the most complaints (50). All Kia Sedona EX years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Kia Sedona EX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Kia Sedona EX, the most recent reported on October 5, 2005 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kia Sedona EX?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (11 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (6).
How many 2004 Kia Sedona EX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 21, 2019.