Model year 2016 · Kia

2016 Kia Sedona recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Sedona. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SEDONA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Sedona, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V612000	August 10, 2022	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift
21V725000	September 17, 2021	Electrical System › Software
19V109000	February 19, 2019	Electrical System › Wiring
18V338000	May 23, 2018	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V612000Manufacturer no. SC246

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift

Report received by NHTSA: August 10, 2022
Owner notification: October 7, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 28,065 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SEDONA

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

Safety risk

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V612000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V725000Manufacturer no. SC217

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: September 17, 2021
Owner notification: November 12, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 88,576 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SEDONA

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V725000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V109000Manufacturer no. SC175

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: February 19, 2019
Owner notification: March 19, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 94,389 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Kia Sedona: July 29, 2014 – July 17, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SEDONA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V109000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V338000Manufacturer no. SC164

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: May 23, 2018
Owner notification: June 18, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 106,428 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Kia Sedona: July 21, 2014 – December 6, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SEDONA

Components: Electrical System › Software; Structure › Body › Door

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V338000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 10, 2022.