KnownCarProblems2009 Kia Sedona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kia Sedona, most often about the engine (17% of complaints, typically around 22,500 miles). It is 14th of 19 Sedona model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2009 Kia Sedona problems
Engine
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. While driving at low speeds of 5 MPH, the check engine and electronic stability control (ESC) lights illuminated. The dealer advised that the failure was common in her model vehicle. The throttle position sensor was replaced and the pmc was upgraded. The manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was…
Electrical
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles.
When going through a puddle of some depth maybe 6 inches(not sure exactly), the power steering will stop and a couple of lights come on, on the dashboard. Then about 15 seconds later all goes back to normal. Always seems to happen when turning left or right.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. In addition, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and would not…
Brakes
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. In addition, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and would not…
An older chevy s10 decided to do a u-turn as I was entering an intersection. I slammed on the brakes and prior to impact the front airbags deployed resulting in my 84 year old passenger hitting the windshield when the actual impact took place and as the truck spun from the broadside hit in the front of my van, it hit…
Stability control
7 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
My vehicle suddenly stopped to react to the gas pedal, motor RPM fell down to ~1000 RPM - usually its idle value. The problem happened as I was trying to speed up while entering the traffic on a highway, and it created a dangerous situation. It looks like a common problem with Kia Sedona vehicles, I was able to find…
Electronic stability control: the vehicle suddenly stopped to react to the gas pedal, like motor RPM fail, usually its idle valve or speed control. The problem with this vehicle Sedona 2009 happened as I was trying to speed up while entering the traffic on a highway, and it created a dangerous situation, it look like…
Speed control
7 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service when the contact was informed that there was a manufacturer's recall that needed to be performed on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the intake air temperature sensor. Shortly after the repair, the…
Electronic stability control: the vehicle suddenly stopped to react to the gas pedal, like motor RPM fail, usually its idle valve or speed control. The problem with this vehicle Sedona 2009 happened as I was trying to speed up while entering the traffic on a highway, and it created a dangerous situation, it look like…
Lights
7 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: brake lights.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift into drive until the override switch was activated. In addition, the brake lamps would not illuminate. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 13v114000…
After I checked with Kia dealer, I learned that there were 4 recalls since april of 2013 on my Kia Sedona; they are (1) stop light switch, (2) lower control arm, (3) rear control arm, and (4) heater pipe replacement. I never received recall notices on this vehicle. However, I received recall notice on my other Kia…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 15%The passenger sliding doors on my 2009 Kia Sedona is very hard to open, sometimes, the right door can not be opened at all. There was a door latch recall in 2011, I had the latches attended to, afterwards, the doors worked for a while and then they stopped and havent worked since. Also, the automatic feature only…
The driver seat's front right tie down system has broken from seemingly inadequate steel cross sectional area abd anoverall a bad design. The power seat is manufactured by modifying manual seat with obvious defects, as a result of which the mounting/connection parts are subjected to stress and combined with inadequate…
Suspension
4 complaints · 8%After I checked with Kia dealer, I learned that there were 4 recalls since april of 2013 on my Kia Sedona; they are (1) stop light switch, (2) lower control arm, (3) rear control arm, and (4) heater pipe replacement. I never received recall notices on this vehicle. However, I received recall notice on my other Kia…
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and inspected under the hood of the vehicle but found no issue with the vehicle. The contact then drove to a nearby parking lot…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 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
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 2009 Kia Sedona
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kia Sedona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (8 complaints, typically around 22,500 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); brakes (8 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Sedona have?
- 5 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 2009 a bad year for the Kia Sedona?
- It is 14th of 19 Sedona model years by number of complaints, with 48 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.