KnownCarProblems2007 Kia Sedona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Kia Sedona, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is 8th of 19 Sedona model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2007 Kia Sedona problems
Electrical
40 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The brake lights remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released and the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light is on. The brake lights remaining on caused the battery to drain.
Some electoral problems are happening. When driving or parked the brake lights appear in flashing manner and during that 5 second time it will lock and unlock my windows and if I am using my suppers they stop working sometimes. Also sometime the windows dont work and thebradio also messes up and changes station with…
Body and structure
22 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
2007 Kia Sedona - dual power doors. Doors do not open or close properly by handle or remote button on power console. This has been previously referenced in tsb-048 and tsb-040. The doors can be opened and closed manually with a great deal of effort. Passenger side door exhibited problems first, and completely stopped…
For 4 years now, the sliding doors on my family van (2007 Kia Sedona) have been popping open while driving. This can happen when I simply press the gas, hit a very minor bump, or sometimes doesn't appear to have a cause. The overhead lights all come on, the door open chime begins to ding. I've taken this to Kia almost…
Speed control
21 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
First, the air bag light for driver stays on, then cruise control quit working, now the horn quit working. I took it to a garage and was told it was a faulty clock spring. I looked up and see that other models of Kia's have been recalled for faulty clock springs; but not the Sedona. I believe this model should also be…
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. While stopped at a stop light the contact was informed by another driver that the vehicle's brake lights were not functioning. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v130000 exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The…
Brakes
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Takata recall there is a popping sound under the van while you are driving doesnt matter what kind of road you are on unknown what part it is the ESC light keeps coming on doesnt matter what kind of road you are on and the brakes keep acting like they are going out doesnt matter what kind of road you are on
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. While driving approximately 70 MPH driving down the highway, the accelerator and brakes failed. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The…
Suspension
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the steering became unresponsive. The vehicle coasted approximately three feet before stopping. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop where it was diagnosed that the front passenger and driver side…
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side front wheel was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front lower control…
Doors and locks
18 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hood.
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that both rear sliding doors failed to securely latch and abnormally opened while the vehicle was in motion. The failure was a daily recurrence and the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the upper latch assemblies were replaced. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. While driving 15 MPH, the rear sliding doors opened and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, closed both rear doors, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where…
Stability control
18 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
Takata recall there is a popping sound under the van while you are driving doesnt matter what kind of road you are on unknown what part it is the ESC light keeps coming on doesnt matter what kind of road you are on and the brakes keep acting like they are going out doesnt matter what kind of road you are on
When brake pedal is depressed,the brake lights stay on. Electronic stability control malfuctions. Cruise control sometimes will not deactivate when brake pedal is depressed.
Engine
16 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
We went on a road trip from ohio to texas and the vehicle started making a sound we immediately pulled it over and all the lights (oil, engine, etc) came on. We had it towed to a Kia dealership and found out that the whole bottom of the vehicle was corroded. There was a hole in the the coolant line and all of the…
Our 2007 low mileage Kia had been parked for over 24 hrs. While sitting in our driveway not running, no keys in ignition, caught fire and burned to the ground. The fire travelled to my storage building. We lost everything in our storage and our vehicle. Kia assumes no fault. Attached is fire department report and pics…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Kia Sedona recalls
Electrical: electrical system
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in may 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is sc098.
Full defect summary
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 rondo, model year 2007-2011 sedona, sorento and sportage, model year 2010-2011 soul, model year 2008-2011 optima, model year 2010 forte, model year 2007-2009 amanti, and model year 2009 borrego vehicles. Originally, in april 2013, kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 rondo and sportage, model year 2007-2011 sorento, model year 2007 sedona, model year 2010-2011 soul, and model year 2011 optima vehicles. In september 2013, kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressi
Lights: switch
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Kia Sedona
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Sedona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (40 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); body and structure (22 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); speed control (21 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Sedona have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 14, 2020 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Kia Sedona?
- It is 8th of 19 Sedona model years by number of complaints, with 157 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.