The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V338000·Announced 2018-05-23

Kia Recalls 2015-2018 Sedona Vehicles Due to Power Sliding Door Defect

Kia is recalling 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles because the power sliding door may not auto-reverse if obstructed, increasing injury 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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The recall involves 106,428 vehicles.

The defect is that the power sliding door may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed. If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service 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
106,428

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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