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NHTSA Recall 19V109000: Electrical system: wiring

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94,389 vehicles. It affects 2015–2018 Kia Sedona.

94,389
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (March 19)
NHTSA campaign19V109000
Manufacturer campaignSC175
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedFebruary 19, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 19, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.

Safety risk

If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V109000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Sedona2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.