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2006 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 385
Latest campaign: Feb 14, 2020

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Feb 14, 2020	20V088000 06V349000
Suspension	2	Jun 1, 2016	16V387000 13V550000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jun 1, 2016	16V389000
Exterior lighting	1	Apr 17, 2009	09V130000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jul 19, 2006	06V265000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 14, 2020Latest campaign


Feb 14, 202020V088000	Electrical system An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V088000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short. Risk An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186. Campaign NHTSA 20V088000 · Feb 14, 2020
Jun 1, 201616V387000	Suspension: front control arm A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V387000 What's wrong Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. Risk A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133. Campaign NHTSA 16V387000 · Jun 1, 2016
Jun 1, 201616V389000	Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V389000 What's wrong Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. Risk If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy 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 the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134. Campaign NHTSA 16V389000 · Jun 1, 2016
Nov 5, 201313V550000	Suspension: front control arm A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V550000 What's wrong Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 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. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments. Risk A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100. Campaign NHTSA 13V550000 · Nov 5, 2013
Apr 17, 200909V130000	Exterior lighting: brake lights switch ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V130000 What's wrong HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Risk ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542. Campaign NHTSA 09V130000 · Apr 17, 2009
Sep 11, 200606V349000	Electrical system: wiring CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 06V349000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN. REPEATED CONTACT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION TO CHAFE. Risk CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR CHAFING AND, REPAIR IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Campaign NHTSA 06V349000 · Sep 11, 2006

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 component385

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

385Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

18Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Suspension	84	22	1	0	2
Air bags	80	21	5	0	9
Electrical system	79	21	1	5	0
Service brakes	44	11	0	4	0
Structure	41	11	2	0	6
Exterior lighting	33	9	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	31	8	0	0	0
Power train	24	6	3	0	0
Vehicle speed control	22	6	2	2	0
Steering	21	5	1	0	1
Hydraulic	20	5	0	1	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	20	5	0	0	0
Engine	16	4	0	2	0
Engine and engine cooling	15	4	0	0	0
Unknown or other	11	3	1	1	0

14 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
“The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sedona. The vehicle was bought used close to four years ago.”
Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736057
Power train
“Auto dealer fraud 8/3 2024 dealership sold me a title washed lemon with major safety hazards Defective unrepairable components Discovered later after purchase P0885 limp mode Fire hazard the vehicle may catch on fire…”
Filed 02/23/2026 · ODI 11720047
Electrical system
“Unknown. My vqn caught fire under my hood not sure were it came from.”
Filed 01/02/2024 · ODI 11563006

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2006 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Kia Sedona. The most recent, 20V088000 (reported February 14, 2020), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Kia Sedona recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (2), latches/locks/linkages (1), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Kia Sedona?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 84 complaints out of 385 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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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