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2018 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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: 48
Latest campaign: Jan 25, 2022

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jan 25, 2022	22V031000
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

Jan 25, 2022Latest campaign


Jan 25, 202222V031000	Air bags Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V031000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash. Risk Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226. Campaign NHTSA 22V031000 · Jan 25, 2022
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

Jan 25, 202222V031000

Air bags

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V031000

What's wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V031000 · Jan 25, 2022

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).

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Owner complaints by component48

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

48Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	21	44	0	4	0
Electrical system	11	23	1	1	1
Air bags	6	13	1	0	1
Structure	3	6	1	0	1
Unknown or other	3	6	0	0	0
Service brakes	2	4	0	0	0
Power train	2	4	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	4	0	0	0
Seats	2	4	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	4	0	0	0
Wheels	2	4	0	0	0
Hydraulic	1	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	2	0	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	1	0
Steering	1	2	0	0	0

5 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

Engine
“2018 Kia Sedona lx stalled while my wife was driving on the highway. No warning lights were on until the vehicle lost all power. Luckily my wife was able to pull the car safely to the side.”
Filed 08/02/2026 · ODI 11754333
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 07/02/2026 · ODI 11747931
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Check Auto Emergency System" was displayed and the brake warning light illuminated.”
Filed 04/15/2026 · ODI 11731469

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2018 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Sedona. The most recent, 22V031000 (reported January 25, 2022), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Kia Sedona?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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