2006 Kia Sedona Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 9%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,690miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Kia Sedona, 9% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,690 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right head light has blown at least once a year for the past six years. Same is true for the front right turn signal bulb. I checked the internet and the same or similar complaint can be found on numerous occasions Kia denies that there is any problem. I was on a trip one night when the head lamp blew and was very nerve racking because I feared that the other lamp blowing would leave me without any visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10487900, filed 2012-12, 92,000 miles“The electrical system has shorts and harness issues all over. You had a recent recall, but not involving 2006 sedonas only 2007. Our vehicle has same issue as found in the recent recall. The airbag light is on and I have never had an accident. The lighting is also affected due to the wiring harness. I have one blinker I constantly replace and same with one front head lamp. I have seen other complaints of the same thing with the same exact vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10505533, filed 2013-04, 65,690 miles“My 2006 Kia Sedona airbag light would come on and then go off after driving for a few miles or a couple days and this happened periodically on and off for a couple years. It has now stayed on for the last 4 months. Turned on the van one day and the airbag light never went off. Was sitting in my driveway on a flat surface. My van had a hundred and fifty-one thousand miles on it when the light came on and now has a hundred and fifty-three thousand miles. I bought this as a new van in 2007. It was a left over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885206, filed 2016-07, 151,500 miles“The low-beam headlights (especially the right side) keeps blowing out. I have replaced/changed more than 6 times since owing my van. It keeps blowing; researched for recalls but there aren't none. Looking online I see that this is an issue with all 2006 Kia Sedona's. This last time that it happened, I was on my way to wisconsin from massachusetts and my light went out. It was a scary situation because it made the travel experience scary and dangerous. I didn't have my low-beam and was forced to use my high beam. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562214, filed 2014-01, 107,931 miles“This complaint is regarding a single-owner 2006 Kia Sedona. Since 2006 I have had numerous electrical related problems. Over half the buttons and knobs on the stock cd player/radio have not worked for approximately eight years. I am having to replace headlight and turn signal bulbs every few months. The airbag indicator light is illuminated and will not shut off. I have not been involved in any accidents (yet) and would expect my airbags to deploy if and when necessary. My understanding is that the airbags will not function if the indicator light is illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863328, filed 2016-05, 144,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2007, Sportage 2006–2007, Sorento 2006–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 11 | 8% |
| 2016 | 37 | 12% |
| 2015 | 17 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 13 | 8% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Sedona
84 complaintsAir bags
80 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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