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2012 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 108
Latest campaign: Feb 21, 2020

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Jun 1, 2016	16V387000 13V550000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Feb 21, 2020	20V101000
Air bags	1	Jun 1, 2018	18V363000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jun 1, 2016	16V389000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 21, 2020Latest campaign


Feb 21, 202020V101000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak increases the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V101000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak increases the risk of fire. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188. Campaign NHTSA 20V101000 · Feb 21, 2020
Jun 1, 201818V363000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V363000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. Risk If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Remedy Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165. Campaign NHTSA 18V363000 · Jun 1, 2018
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

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 component108

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

108Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	33	31	1	3	0
Engine	18	17	0	2	0
Structure	18	17	1	1	1
Unknown or other	16	15	0	1	0
Air bags	9	8	3	0	1
Power train	8	7	0	0	0
Service brakes	8	7	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	6	1	0	0
Fuel system	4	4	0	0	0
Gasoline	4	4	0	0	0
Steering	4	4	1	0	1
Latches/locks/linkages	3	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	3	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	2	2	0	0	0

8 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

Power train
“The gear shifter is very difficult to move from Park to Reverse to Neutral to Drive. It's very difficult to press in the lever to move in between the gears.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768509
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the battery drained unexpectedly, and the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced twice, and the vehicle was temporarily repaired.”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751498
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline).”
Filed 05/01/2026 · ODI 11735079

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2012 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Kia Sedona. The most recent, 20V101000 (reported February 21, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Kia Sedona recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Kia Sedona?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 108 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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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