2011 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Kia Sedona, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“First, the fuel pump was acting up was told the relay was going bad replaced the relay, Than we have ESC and ABS light come one for a bout a week took it to get the code read and they said all four wheel sensors (abs) were not transmitting signals ans that my steering angle sensor was bad which I dont think it is equipped with one now today as of 1/6/2024 ESC, ABS and BRAKE all light up and solid at the same time and tI lost my brakes. no we had no inspections we had warning lights the ESC ABS & BRAKE with a warning alarm”
NHTSA complaint #11563973, filed 2024-01“The ABS system module/pump of my Kia Sedona 2011, have a leak and I want to know if my Kia have a recall. I put the VIN number on the recall section of the Kia web page, a the system cant find the VIN. I call today and talk to a representative of Kia and she ask me for the VIN #, once a give to her, she told me that my car isn't register. I'm the first owner of that car and I buy then new, 0 miles in a Kia authorize dealer in pr. I need some help. Thanks in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #10971218, filed 2017-04“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. While driving 10 MPH, the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brake pedal was loose and would sway from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that a weld on the break pedal assembly fractured and the pedal assembly needed to be replaced, the vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 12, 000.”
NHTSA complaint #10458720, filed 2012-05, 12,000 miles“Purchase a 2011 Kia van from auto connection norfolk virginia the van stared having issues with the electrical sliding door would not shut up properly sometimes it would take 10 to 15 to shut up steering wheel locking up was told by a lock smith that the van had some major electrical issues start leaking brake fluid adding a quart a day took it to several repair shop was informed the van brake lines was in bad shape also the van had a busted cv joint on front drivers side the van also had a strong odor of black mold like it had been in a flood ask dealership to trade me out was told they…”
NHTSA complaint #11568497, filed 2024-01Related 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 2011 Kia Sedona
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology