2011 Kia Sedona owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona lx. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to accelerate from a stop and other times it accelerated faster than normal. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to two authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was operating as it should. Updated 3/14/11 *cn the consumer also stated the vehicle would stall when stopping on an uphill or downhill grade. Updated 05/05/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated while driving 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to monitor the situation because they could not diagnose a failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact expressed concern over a potential engine failure that the dealers could not diagnose. The vehicle was never repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000. Updated11/29/11 *bf updated 12/02/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it and the vehicle functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that a code read p2106 limited home mode and p0638 throttle actuator. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that they would contact the dealer for further information. The failure mileage was 11,100.

I have a 2011 Kia sedona . When I go and crank this van I get the smell of gasoline so strong throughout my van. You cannot stand to drive it. It doesn't matter if your sitting still or driving. The smell is over whelming and makes you sick to your stomach and causes a headache from from the smell. I was told it was the fuel bar. I have read of plenty others having this same issue. This needs to be a recall if that many people are having issues also. This is my family vehicle.

Excessive noise coming from the engine compartment, most notably on cold start or starting a few hours apart. The oil changed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation, never the less the oil pressure switch blew twice and was changed with dealer part each time. The last time it was changed by the dealer.

While driving van, smelled fuel. Went into a store and later returned to drive vehicle home and van heavily smelled of fuel. When I checked the engine after returning home , fuel was raining from the fuel injector rail. Immediately brought the van to a mechanic who informed us the fuel rail rod had split down a weld seam and was covering the engine in fuel. He had never seen this issue before in all his years as a mechanic. Issue is currently a recall on other Kia/Hyundai models but not this specific model.

There was an intermittent gas smell coming through air vents. There was no visible indication of fuel leakage. The source was a cracked fuel rail. The problem was found and repaired by the dealer. The engine and running gear were still under warrantee but the rail was not included.

This vehicle had a recall for the stop lamp switch, NHTSA 13v114000, the unit was replaced in december of 2014 and has failed again. Dealership is charging us to replace the part even though it's failed after only 22 months.

While driving a strong fuel smell was coming through the vents. Took to dealer they said no leak - instead tried to solve the fumes by cleaning ac vents. Drove it home and the fuel smell is still quite strong. Had another person look at it while the car was running after we drove it around the block and removed the engine cover the fuel was dripping from the fuel rail. That is where the fumes were coming from.

The fuel injector rail under the intake manifold has cracked between the first and second injectors (as counting from the serpentine belt side of engine). My wife and I noticed this on september 1st, 2018 because of a strong gas smell after our van was parked. I removed the intake manifold thinking a fuel injector seal had failed but discovered the cracked rail instead. The cracked rail was allowing fuel to puddle on top of the engine and the fuel was boiling off when the van was hot.

Vehicle keeps losing all power while driving. This last time it happened when I was turning onto a busy street! The first time the mechanic replaced the alternator. That lasted 3 days. The mechanic thought it was a defective part so he replaced it. That lasted another three days until we lost all power again. This time the mechanic did some more research and replaced the instrument cluster along with a third alternator. The van ran for two days this time. As of writing this my vehicle has been in the shop for two weeks. The mechanic has told me that with the research he has done, this is a common issue with Kia and nobody seems to have a solid answer as to what to do to fix the problem. I was told that some vehicles are fine for weeks others for months and then the van dies without warning

Right passenger slide door on minivan opened while my son was in the car and would not close. There is a recall on this and extended 15 year warranty but Kia wouldn’t honor the electronic controller that burnt out but warranted the motor. Passenger can fall out or something can hurt them. Kia dealer confirmed this and I had to pay a large repair bill for there recall defect. I am afraid to take the car anywhere except local. I feel there recall repair caused this problem. First I took it in for the recall. Next time I used that door it got stuck open. Vehicle is garaged with approximately 30,000 miles on it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle loss motive power and shutoff with the ABS, battery, brakes and check-engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator was not charging the battery. The alternator was replaced. The failure recurred and the same technician replaced the alternator and the battery. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the technician replaced three alternators and two batteries yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that while parked on a downward hill, the rear passenger attempted to exit the vehicle but the door slammed into the passenger, pinning her into the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the failure was not a safety defect and the vehicle was designed to act in the manner in which it did. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 12/20/13*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. The contact stated that the rear passenger door handle fractured when a child attempted to open the door. Also, the power door locks did not operate in hot weather and the driver's side door opened automatically when the window was rolled down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to grieco Kia of delray beach (2255 s federal hwy, delray beach, fl 33483, 866-858-7513) and the door handle was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered to repair one door. The doors were not all repaired. The failure mileage was 81,500.

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, she heard a loud squealing sound coming from the front tires. The contact stated her daughter pulled off the road into a parking and heard a loud crack. The contact stated that her daughter had not been aware of any warning lights. The contact stated that her husband had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact stated that the control arms on both sides of the vehicle were corroded and had fractured. The contact's husband made the repairs to the vehicle. The contact stated that she researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V38700 (Suspension). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. The

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. While stopped at a traffic stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and heard a loud bang and grinding sound. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the front driver's side axle was fractured and would have to be replaced. Additionally, the power windows and rear driver and passenger side sliding doors could not be opened. The vehicle was taken for inspection and the technician stated that the sensor in the front driver's side door panel would have to be replaced. The contact stated there was an occasion when the gear shifter would not come out of park. The contact was not aware of the repair performed to correct the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Kia sedona. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to community Kia of bloomington (2200 s walnut st, bloomington, in 47401), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. *tt consumer stated he is having issues with the brakes and cruise control is not working. Updated 12/12/18*jb

2011 Kia sedona is the first Kia I have purchased. On june 22, 2012, I was returning home; living on a hill I slowly (less than 10 MPH) turned to the right into my driveway, when suddenly, with no warning, that van accelerated making a loud roar. I stood on the brakes with little effect and the van continued to accelerate knocking down three 4x4 posts embedded in concrete, crossing through a garden and then into a bush. The van was headed to a 20 feet drop at the edge of my property. Fortunately, a tall bush, and bamboo thicket had begun building up under and in front of the vehicle to stop its progress. The van stopped just short of the drop off, unable to go further. It required a special tow truck to retrieve the van. The van was ok to drive, but had nearly $11,000 damage to the front