2012 KIA Sedona problems
Owners have filed 147 complaints about the 2012 KIA Sedona with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 22.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 12.2%.
Complaints147
Crashes8
Fires9
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 22.4% · 33
Structure 12.2% · 18
Engine 12.2% · 18
Unknown or other 10.9% · 16
Air bags 6.1% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 4.8% · 7
Service brakes 4.8% · 7
Vehicle speed control 4.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the KIA Sedona in this data, 2012 draws comparatively few complaints; 2006 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 71,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 KIA Sedona. When the key was inserted into the ignition and turned to start, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. Electrical system · reported at 46,000 miles
2012 KIA Sedona doors freeze shut and will not open in cold weather when doors finally open they do not close all the way and alarm sounds entire time doors are partially open. My children are at risk in this van and should be recalled to fix problem. Many complaints on line with no permanent solution. Electrical system · reported at 18,000 miles
Car randomly locks its unlocked doors. That has been going on for 2 years. In january, the sliding door on the passenger side stopped completely closing without manual assistance pushing it closed the last few fractions of an inch to get the door open warning light to shut off. Electrical system · reported at 66,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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