The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V550000·Announced 2013-11-05

Kia Recalls Sedona Minivans Due to Front Control Arm Corrosion Risk

Kia is recalling 2006-2012 Sedona vehicles in specific states because front lower control arms may break due to corrosion, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front lower control arm) that can result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors Corporation is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured between June 15, 2005, and August 14, 2012. The recall affects vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

The defect involves the front lower control arms, which may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms. Dealers will either rustproof or replace the arms free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SEDONA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
79,867

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SEDONA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · KIA

Same manufacturer · Kia Motors Corporation

See all →

Same hazard · loss of control

See all →

Similar recalls