Recall 16V389000: 2006–2014 Kia Sedona

Report received

Jun 1, 2016

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

219,800vehicles

Model years

2006–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Possible consequence

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Kia Sedona385 complaints
• 2007 Kia Sedona157 complaints
• 2008 Kia Sedona170 complaints
• 2009 Kia Sedona48 complaints
• 2010 Kia Sedona32 complaints
• 2011 Kia Sedona65 complaints
• 2012 Kia Sedona108 complaints
• 2013 Kia Sedona0 complaints
• 2014 Kia Sedona39 complaints