2009 Kia Sedona Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Kia Sedona, 17% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was repaired in 2013 but by 2014 was acting up again. Same problem as initial repair. A recall repair that goes bad in within 20,000 miles is not a good repair. When asked to repair it again Kia put in the wrong part I had to take it back a 3rd time to get it fixed. The total cost to my repair was $679.45. The problem was that the car would not shift from park into drive and the ESC light would go on,it took multiple tries to get the car out of park in order to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10934974, filed 2016-12, 140,000 miles“When going through a puddle of some depth maybe 6 inches(not sure exactly), the power steering will stop and a couple of lights come on, on the dashboard. Then about 15 seconds later all goes back to normal. Always seems to happen when turning left or right.”
NHTSA complaint #10895152, filed 2016-08, 91,500 miles“This is the second time the alternator is being replaced since 09/19/17. Engine oil leaks from the front cylinder bank's valve cover gasket. Oil drips onto the alternator, the alternator is then oil soaked & damaged resulting in the charging system becoming inoperative. The charging system warning lamp in the cluster will then illuminate. The vehicle will run on battery power until the battery voltage drops below the engine control module's minimum operational voltage. The engine shuts off and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150094, filed 2018-11, 80,819 miles“Get into it to go it will not crank has 105,000 miles left me stranded twice my son thinks it could be starter solenoid or the main circuit board under dash it makes a clicking noise under hood very faint when running the starter works good not running now pulled into yard next morning nothing good battery no corrosion will not crank.”
NHTSA complaint #10971267, filed 2017-04“Recently the driver side master switch that opens/locks all the van doors or move all the windows up and down stopped working. The van also cannot be locked from outside with the remote. The car has to be locked and opened manually by the key. This issue with the driver side master switch is a major safety issue. Today when we went to fill gas, we found that the gas tank release button is also not working. Fortunately the mechanic at the pump showed us a way of manually releasing the cap from the trunk of the van which enabled us to fill gas today. …”
NHTSA complaint #11094040, filed 2018-05Related recalls
- 20V088000Feb 14, 2020Kia 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…Covers: Kia Sedona 2006–2010, Sorento 2007–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10195109May 7, 2021Tsb_bod051_closed: technical service bulletin closed
- 10183431Apr 4, 2016TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile…
- 10092102Mar 19, 2015Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times…
- 10090609Jan 30, 2013Pitstop: audible tone from back-up assist always on - if you encounter a customer complaint relating to the audible tone from the back-up assist feature remaining on at all…
- 10034637Jul 1, 2010Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the…
- 10033464Nov 1, 2009Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may…
- 10031947Sep 1, 2009Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or…
- 10030292Apr 22, 2009Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2018 | 11 | 22% |
| 2017 | 23 | 17% |
| 2016 | 46 | 15% |
| 2015 | 37 | 26% |
| 2014 | 12 | 31% |
| 2012 | 33 | 31% |
| 2011 | 12 | 18% |
| 2010 | 7 | 22% |
| 2009 | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 | 45 | 26% |
| 2007 | 40 | 25% |
| 2006 | 79 | 21% |
| 2005 | 22 | 12% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 18% |
| 2002 | 50 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Sedona
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology