2009 Kia Sedona Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,645miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Kia Sedona, 15% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,645 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.
“After I checked with Kia dealer, I learned that there were 4 recalls since april of 2013 on my Kia Sedona; they are (1) stop light switch, (2) lower control arm, (3) rear control arm, and (4) heater pipe replacement. I never received recall notices on this vehicle. However, I received recall notice on my other Kia my2009 sportage vehicle, whose recall repair was taken care of immediately after receiving the notice. Kia needs to do a better job for sending out the recall notices.”
NHTSA complaint #10569069, filed 2014-03, 20,000 miles“An L shape plastic part broke off under the brake pedal that is causing the brake lights to remain on, intermittently, when I am not using them. It has drained my battery causing me to be late to work.”
NHTSA complaint #11418672, filed 2021-05“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,133.”
NHTSA complaint #10929018, filed 2016-12, 126,133 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift into drive until the override switch was activated. In addition, the brake lamps would not illuminate. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 13v114000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic. The contact had not experienced a failure prior to the vehicle being serviced under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62,290.”
NHTSA complaint #10566998, filed 2014-03, 62,290 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. In addition, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and would not accelerate. The contact also stated that the brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638473, filed 2014-09, 95,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Sedona 2007–2011, Sorento 2007–2011, Sportage 2007–2011 +6 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…
- 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…
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 2009 Kia Sedona
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 Nov 1, 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