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2008 Kia Sedona Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Kia Sedona has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,606,757 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20V088000 2020-02-14 228,829 affected
Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall…

SUSPENSION 16V387000 2016-06-01 97,884 affected
Defect

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,…

Consequence

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. …

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 16V389000 2016-06-01 219,800 affected
Defect

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Consequence

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall…

SUSPENSION 13V550000 2013-11-05 79,867 affected
Defect

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa,…

Consequence

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13V114000 2013-04-01 980,377 affected
Defect

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled…

Consequence

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional…

Remedy

Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
45
1crashes7fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
37
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
15
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
14
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES
12
1crashes3fires
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
12
1injuries
SUSPENSION
12
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
STRUCTURE:BODY
10
AIR BAGS
8
Total complaints246

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owned a 2008 kia sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a friend’s residence, the contact exited the vehicle and took the baby she was caring for inside the residence of the friend. Upon returning outside, the contact became aware that the vehicle was on fire and…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-17

“The contact owned a 2008 kia sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a friend’s residence, the contact exited the vehicle and took the baby she was caring for inside the residence of the friend. Upon returning outside, the contact became aware that the vehicle was on fire and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-17

“The contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. The contact stated that upon having a state safety inspection performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by a mechanic that there was severe corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The inspector informed the contact that the vehicle might be under…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2025-11-13

“The contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the control arm was damaged and needed to be…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM · reported 2024-06-07

“Van caught fire in the engine compartment burned the firewall”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-03-12

“Van caught fire in the engine compartment burned the firewall”

ENGINE · reported 2024-03-12

“Van caught fire in the engine compartment burned the firewall”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-03-12

“Right lower control arm broke while I was driving”

SUSPENSION · reported 2023-07-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Kia Sedona as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.