3.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 38,889 miles
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I had no prior knowledge of this problem. When backing my van out of the garage my front driver side tire blew out. This was caused by the strut spring breaking and poking a hole through the sidewall of the tire. I also discovered that the bottom control arm needed immediate replacement as it has rusted so much that a failure was imminent. I also discovered that the sun-frame mount for mounting the control arm to the sub-frame so badly rusted that it was unsafe to attempt a repair, as it would break away in short order if I were to replace the control arm and drive the van. While deciding what to do with the van I was storing it in my barn. Within a few weeks, I discovered the front passenger tire was flat. It too was impaled when the strut spring broke and poked a hole in the sidewall. I was really lucky that I was driving on a road, as serious crash could have occurred. If this failed while driving, loss of control would have occurred. I consider this a major safety issue and may be present in other Sedonas without the owners' knowledge. I contacted the dealer that I purchased the vehicle from and was told they could do nothing.
- Pittsfield, MA, USA
both control arms broke and the front tires were ruined. The tow truck driver said they are lucky, they didn't get hurt because if they were going faster, they would have lost control and rolled the van.
- Schenectady, NY, USA
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 VIN is unavailable.
- Schenectady, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V387000 (suspension) and 18V363000 (air bags). The contact called Kia autosport pensacola at 888-320-3890 (located at 6637 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Pensacola, FL, USA
The lower control arms/bushings are unstable and shake in the front of the car. I hear a knocking consistently while in motion.
- Lancaster, CA, USA
The ABS system module/pump of my Kia Sedona 2011, have a leak and I want to know if my Kia have a recall. I put the VIN number on the recall section of the Kia web page, a the system cant find the VIN. I call today and talk to a representative of Kia and she ask me for the VIN #, once a give to her, she told me that my car isn't register. I'm the first owner of that car and I buy then new, 0 miles in a Kia authorize dealer in pr. I need some help. Thanks in advance.
- Arecibo, PR, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sedona. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V550000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer at was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Mineola, NY, USA
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.
- Pittsburg, PA, USA
- Newport News, VA, USA