REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT ALWAYS CLOSE COMPLETELY AND SOMETIMES OPENS WHILE DRIVING. MY THREE YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER SITS IN THAT SEAT AND I'M WORRIED THAT THE DOOR IS ACTUALLY GOING TO COME OPEN WHILE WE'RE DRIVING THE CAR. I'VE READ OF PREVIOUS YEARS FOR THIS SAME…

12/31/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11057764.0

2012 Sedona · electrical

SIDE DOOR FLIES OPEN WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRONIC DOOR LATCH NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING EXPOSING SECOND ROW PASSENGER.

12/29/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163944.0

2012 Sedona · engine Fire

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after driving 70 MPH, and pulling into a parking lot, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and upon opening the hood of the vehicle, he saw that the engine…

12/28/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11445252.0

2012 Sedona · cruise control

LET ME BEGIN BY PREFACING THAT THIS IS OUR 2ND SEDONA, AND WE PURCHASED BOTH BRAND NEW. WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS, AND IT ONLY HAS APPX. 6000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL SIDE STREET I APPROACHED THE A STOP SIGN, I BEGAN DEPRESSING THE…

12/11/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10439344.0

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severe NHTSA 20V101000 21/02/2020

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.

severe NHTSA 13V550000 05/11/2013

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

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.

severe NHTSA 16V387000 01/06/2016

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

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.

Common questions

Is the 2012 Kia Sedona reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Kia Sedona is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2012 Kia Sedona?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 31 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Kia Sedona has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2012 Kia Sedona?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 105 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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