2012 Kia Sedona Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Kia Sedona, 2% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
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.
“While I drive a car. It was very humidity condition. So I turn on AC to windows. Few minutes later then suddenly AC stop. The windshield are clouded up with steam. So I can't see any through the windshield. So I stop and need to wait till its gone. So I visit my mechanic after day. He said AC pipe located behind steering hose is abraded by steering hose. So AC gas leaked at once. It shouldn't happen. It is very dangerous situation..”
NHTSA complaint #10592387, filed 2014-05, 70,000 miles“We had a flat tire on our 2012 Kia Sedona. When my husband put the vehicle on the jack to change the tire, the jack crumpled like an empty soda can. This was the first and only time that this factory provided jack had ever been used. If my husband had been under the vehicle retrieving the donut, he could have been seriously hurt, or worse. We went to the Kia sussman dealership in jenkintown pa and they refused to replace the jack for one that was safe, said that these pieces were not part of the warranty and to leave and take the jack with us. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508643, filed 2013-04Related service bulletins
- 10251970Mar 15, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGICUPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2308) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 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…
- 10109855Mar 21, 2017TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior…
- 10109812Jan 18, 2017TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia…
- 10109777Nov 4, 2016TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited…
- 10109788Oct 31, 2016TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
- 10109686Oct 14, 2016TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the…
- 10090945Sep 30, 2016Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the…
- 10090970Sep 15, 2016Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign /…
- 10090969Sep 15, 2016Dealer principal memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Kia Sedona
33 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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