2012 Kia Sedona Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2012 Kia Sedona, and owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2012 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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Fuel rail (fuel system)
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.
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Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle…
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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…
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Kia Sedona have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,314 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The gear shifter is very difficult to move from Park to Reverse to Neutral to Drive. It's very difficult to press in the lever to move in between the gears. I almost had to have to car towed because I”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the battery drained unexpectedly, and the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced twice, and the vehicle was temporarily repaired.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Kia Sedona. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-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 2012 Kia Sedona
How do I know if my 2012 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2012 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 13V550000).
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.