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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
185
Latest campaign
Jul 20, 2005

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Vehicle speed control1Jul 20, 2005
Wheels1May 19, 2005

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 20, 2005Latest campaign
Jul 20, 200505V329000

Vehicle speed control: cables

THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V329000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Campaign
NHTSA 05V329000 · Jul 20, 2005
May 19, 200505V232000

Wheels

WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V232000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Risk
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Campaign
NHTSA 05V232000 · May 19, 2005
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component185

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
185Complaints filed
20Involving a crash
9Involving a fire
16Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes8144411
Hydraulic7239411
Electrical system2212280
Engine and engine cooling169100
Air bags16912014
Suspension148100
Steering148201
Wheels137100
Engine116324
Tires116000
Vehicle speed control116300
Equipment95210
Unknown or other84100
Latches/locks/linkages63110
Power train53103

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.”

    Filed 04/04/2023 · ODI 11515399
  • Unknown or other

    “Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and I’m very…”

    Filed 12/03/2021 · ODI 11442516
  • Wheels

    “Rear Right Hub Recall on this model”

    Filed 11/16/2021 · ODI 11440726

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2005 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Kia Sedona. The most recent, 05V329000 (reported July 20, 2005), concerns vehicle speed control. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Kia Sedona?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 81 complaints out of 185 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Kia Sedona?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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