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moderate Owners of the 2007 Kia Sedona have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Sedona | 20 |
| 2007 Sedona (this page) | 10 |
| 2008 Sedona | 4 |
| 2009 Sedona | 4 |
| 2010 Sedona | 3 |
All 2 active lighting recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
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.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗PITSTOP: STOP LAMP SWITCH IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (SC098) - KMA HAS RECEIVED A NUMBER OF INCORRECT WARRANTY RETURN PARTS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN SC098 AND HAS DETERMINED THAT AT TIMES DEALER STAFF MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN QUICKLY AND EASILY IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT SWITCHES WHILE ORDERING PARTS, PREPARING TO PERFORM THE STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT OR WHILE PREPARING TO RETURN REPLACED SWITCHES TO KMA (IN CASE OF AN EXISTING MANDATORY PART RETURN (MPR) REQUEST). TO FACILITATE FASTER AND EASIER IDENTIFICATION OF THE CORRECT PARTS, A PICTURE GUIDE AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 IS PROVIDED. THE GUIDES CONTENT WAS PURPOSELY FORMATTED TO FIT ON ONE PAGE SO IT CAN BE EASILY PRINTED AND KEPT ON OR NEAR A WORKSTATION, PARTS
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2007 Sedona has two distinct lighting problems. Front turn signals fail repeatedly due to corrosion on the ground contact tab inside the bulb socket. The tab overheats, loses spring tension, and arcs—bulb replacements mask the problem temporarily but don't fix the socket. One owner replaced bulbs quarterly for years before diagnosing the root cause; his workaround was manually bending the tab, sanding corrosion, and greasing it. Kia dealers deny the issue exists.
Brake light switch failures are more serious. The switch dies and kills the brake lights, then locks the transmission in Park and triggers the ESC warning. This defect matches two Kia recalls (09V130000 and 13V114000), but owners report their vehicles were excluded from recall coverage despite having identical failures. Several owners paid dealer costs for replacements after being denied reimbursement. One owner had the switch fail again within years of a recall replacement. Kia rejected reimbursement requests and cited mileage thresholds as reasons to deny assistance. Headlight blinking at highway speeds and right-side brake lights that turn off under braking also appear in complaints, though less frequently.
Same Kia Sedona lighting reports on nearby years: 2006
The ground contact tab inside the front turn signal bulb socket is thin and overheats. Loss of spring tension allows the tab to separate from the bulb, causing arcing, pitting, and corrosion that eventually prevents electrical contact. The problem persists across bulb replacements.
When: Reported continuously from 2007 onward; owner had to replace bulbs quarterly for years before diagnosing the root cause
Symptoms owners cite: Front turn signals failing repeatedly; Ground tab overheating; Loss of spring tension in socket contact; Arcing and corrosion on ground tab and contact point
Repairs/costs cited: Owner's field fix: manually bend out the tab, sand away corrosion with Scotch-Brite, and lubricate with grease. Bulb replacements provide only temporary relief.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Kia service departments (Peak Kia, Arapahoe Kia) stated no issue exists and no recalls apply. Claimed no changes have been made to socket design.
The brake light switch fails, disabling brake lights and triggering cascading failures in electronic stability control and gear shift lock mechanisms. Multiple owners report the same defect that was later recalled (09V130000 and 13V114000) but their vehicles were excluded from recall coverage.
When: Failures reported between 30,000 and 103,000 miles; some repeat failures even after prior replacement under recall
Symptoms owners cite: Brake lights not illuminating; ESC warning light on dashboard; Vehicle unable to shift out of Park; Cruise control malfunction; Backup warning sounds with every brake pedal press
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 09V130000, NHTSA Campaign 13V114000
Repairs/costs cited: Brake light switch replacement at dealer. Owner #2 and #3 had to pay out-of-pocket despite identical failures to recalled vehicles. Owner #6 had switch replaced in 2013 under recall but switch failed again; dealership confirmed faulty switch as cause.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Kia denied involvement in recalls 09V130000 and 13V114000 for multiple vehicles, citing VINs not included in recall scope. Denied reimbursement requests. Owner #7 was told Kia would not assist because vehicle exceeded 60,000 miles.
Headlights blink intermittently while driving, with concurrent brake light warning illuminated on the instrument panel. Dealer was unable to diagnose the root cause.
When: Reported at approximately 103,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Headlights blinking intermittently at highway speeds; Brake light warning symbol on instrument panel
Codes mentioned: NHTSA Campaign 09V130000
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer could not diagnose. Vehicle was not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Vehicle declared not included in recall 09V130000.
Right side brake light turns off when braking and does not come back on even with headlights on. Backup warning chimes sound with every brake pedal press.
When: <UNKNOWN>
Symptoms owners cite: Right brake light extinguishes under braking; Light fails to return when headlights are on; Backup warning sounds every time brake pedal is pressed
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 10 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 78,776 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.