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.
2017 Kia Sedona recalls
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · reported January 25, 2022 · Kia Motors America · 410,619 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
- The risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Exterior lighting: turn signal · Electrical system: software
NHTSA campaign 21V725000 · reported September 17, 2021 · Kia Motors America · 88,576 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
- The risk
- A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Electrical system: wiring
NHTSA campaign 19V109000 · reported February 19, 2019 · Kia Motors America · 94,389 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
- The risk
- If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- The fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Structure: body, door · Electrical system: software
NHTSA campaign 18V338000 · reported May 23, 2018 · Kia Motors America · 106,428 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
- The risk
- If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
- The fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 21, 2026 · Structure
White paint is peeling off and flaking away, far more than I would expect from normal wear.
Aug 23, 2026 · Electrical system
The transmission doesnt know what gear it it in. Code p0705
Aug 17, 2026 · Engine
on 8/6/26 my wife was driving home when the Sedona Van began emitting white smoke and started making a whining noise. Little did we know the head bolts had pulled out of the engine causing the head gasket to blow and coolant to leak and total engine failure. Safety risk was engine could have seized in the middle of my…
Jun 12, 2026 · Structure
White Pearl paint is flaking/peeling of for no apparent reason.
May 11, 2026 · Engine · 146,658 miles · fire reported
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact the oil light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact mention he pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle and when he lifted the hood of the vehicle, he noticed flames…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 21, 2026.