2006 Kia Sedona Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2006 Kia Sedona, and owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2006 Kia Sedona
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June…
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Suspension: lower arm
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
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…
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Suspension: lower arm
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Huyndai-KIA is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact KIA's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the u-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for chafing and, repair if necessary. In addition, the dealer will secure the wiring harness to prevent contact with the u-joint assembly. The recall began on september 29, 2006.…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear caliper brake hoses may be out of position. An improperly positioned rear caliper brake hose may contact rear suspension components and over time breach the integrity of the hose.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the positioning of the rear caliper brake hoses and adjust or replace them free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
385 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Kia Sedona have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 83,729 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 44 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sedona. The vehicle was bought used close to four years ago. The contact was unaware that the vehicle had received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers 20V088000 (ELECT”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 6, 2026 · Electrical system
“Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards Defective unrepairable components Discovered later after purchase P0885 limp mode Fire hazard the vehicle m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Kia Sedona. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Kia Sedona model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Sedona model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kia Sedona | 3 | 198 |
| 2003 Kia Sedona | 4 | 163 |
| 2004 Kia Sedona | 2 | 176 |
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2 | 185 |
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 7 | 385 |
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 6 | 157 |
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 5 | 170 |
| 2009 Kia Sedona | 5 | 48 |
| 2010 Kia Sedona | 5 | 32 |
| 2011 Kia Sedona | 6 | 65 |
| 2012 Kia Sedona | 5 | 108 |
| 2013 Kia Sedona | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Kia Sedona | 1 | 39 |
| 2015 Kia Sedona | 3 | 139 |
| 2016 Kia Sedona | 4 | 296 |
| 2017 Kia Sedona | 4 | 134 |
| 2018 Kia Sedona | 3 | 48 |
| 2019 Kia Sedona | 2 | 38 |
| 2020 Kia Sedona | 1 | 20 |
| 2021 Kia Sedona | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2006 Kia Sedona
How do I know if my 2006 Kia Sedona has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2006 Kia Sedona; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V265000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
- Rio1,291 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.