2010 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 28%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Kia Sedona, 28% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I was driving and the car in front of me slammed on their brakes, there was more than a car length between us, but when I stepped on brakes the car accelerated rather than stopped. I noticed other times the car wouldn't stop when stepped on the brakes hard. Since then I'm very cautious about driving in bad weather, or too close. Be careful of pressing on the brakes too hard!!”
NHTSA complaint #10500574, filed 2013-02, 43,000 miles“Was on highway heading into construction zone , tapped brakes to disengage cruise control, cc did not disengage. Heavily pressed brakes, cc would not disengage. Vehicle is actually accelerating every time I step on brake. Abs/ESC lights come on. Ultimately able to disengage cc on the column but not before accelerating to 80+MPH heading into wall of traffic merging from three to one lanes and slowing to 45mph for construction zone. 20 miles later I pull into rest area hoping to clear error lights; turned car off and back on - couldn't get van out of park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470538, filed 2012-08, 44,100 miles“Abs(automatic breaking system) and ESC ( electronic stability control) lights both came on at the same time on the dashboard as I was driving on the pa. Turnpike. Took car to service station for inspection and it was checked, they said it was the ABS pump. Took car to abeloff Kia dealer who ordered, replaced and repaired the problem at $2,863.00. Car still at dealer waiting pickup.”
NHTSA complaint #11022462, filed 2017-09, 49,000 miles“My 2010 Kia Sedona has a major problem with the brakes. I had a problem with the brake pedal sinking too far. I took it to a local mechanic. This mechanic installed a new master cylinder. Two days later the brakes started to grab. The brakes were activating without my foot on the brake pedal. I had the Kia towed back to the local mechanic. The local mechanic said the master cylinder was working properly. This mechanic told me to take it to the Kia Dealership to reprogram the ABS Module. I have had the Kia at the Kia Dealership three different times for this same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11655599, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle's brake lights fail to turn off. The contact found that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had called the dealer who informed them the repair was not covered under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11478606, filed 2022-08, 75,000 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
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 9 | 28% |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 20 | 13% |
| 2006 | 45 | 12% |
| 2005 | 81 | 44% |
| 2004 | 32 | 18% |
| 2003 | 26 | 16% |
| 2002 | 27 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Sedona
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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