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2015 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 139
Latest campaign: Sep 17, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Sep 17, 2021	21V725000
Electrical system	1	Feb 19, 2019	19V109000
Structure	1	May 23, 2018	18V338000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 17, 2021Latest campaign


Sep 17, 202121V725000	Exterior lighting: turn signal A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V725000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended. Risk A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217. Campaign NHTSA 21V725000 · Sep 17, 2021
Feb 19, 201919V109000	Electrical system: wiring If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash,… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V109000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied. Risk If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175. Campaign NHTSA 19V109000 · Feb 19, 2019
May 23, 201818V338000	Structure: body door If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V338000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed. Risk If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury. Remedy 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC164. Campaign NHTSA 18V338000 · May 23, 2018

Sep 17, 202121V725000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V725000

What's wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Risk: A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V725000 · Sep 17, 2021

Feb 19, 201919V109000

Electrical system: wiring

If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V109000

What's wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Risk: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V109000 · Feb 19, 2019

May 23, 201818V338000

Structure: body door

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V338000

What's wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Risk: If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V338000 · May 23, 2018

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).

Owner complaints by component139

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

139Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	50	36	0	4	0
Electrical system	37	27	0	3	0
Structure	19	14	0	1	0
Exterior lighting	17	12	0	0	0
Unknown or other	12	9	0	3	0
Air bags	11	8	0	0	1
Service brakes	6	4	2	0	0
Seats	6	4	0	1	1
Power train	4	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	2	0	0	0
Wheels	3	2	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	1	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	1	0	0	0
Steering	2	1	0	2	0
Tires	2	1	0	0	0

6 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

Unknown or other
“Vehicle was stolen by hotwiring without alarm or security system triggered”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768029
Electrical system
“Vehicle was stolen. Inspection has been completed by police & insurance. Vehicle is currently being repaired.”
Filed 08/26/2026 · ODI 11759647
Engine
“The check engine light illuminated with diagnostic code P0018 (crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, Bank 2), first recorded on a scan XXX.”
Filed 08/05/2026 · ODI 11755079

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2015 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sedona. The most recent, 21V725000 (reported September 17, 2021), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Kia Sedona?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 50 complaints out of 139 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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