The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V389000·Announced 2016-06-01

Kia Recalls Sedona Vehicles Due to Hood Latch Binding Issue

Kia is recalling 2006-2014 Sedona vehicles because the secondary hood latch may bind, allowing the hood to open while driving and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured between June 15, 2005, and April 04, 2014. The recall involves approximately 219,800 vehicles where the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

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

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 condition. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. 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 America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
219,800

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.

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