10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,103 miles

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problem #9

May 252020

Sedona 6-cyl

  • 92,631 miles
Car was delivered to Kia of South austin for repair as per sc165A (airbag recall) and for SC188 (fuel rail recall) on Monday May 25th. Dealer confirmed that there is a fuel leak at the fuel rail location. Dealer was instructed by Kia motors of America to disable the car until a remedy is available. It is now Saturday May 30th and there is no remedy timeline for the fuel leak and the dealer refuses to conduct the airbag remedy.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #8

Mar 122018

Sedona

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator had been permanently illuminated since March of 2018. The vehicle was taken to grand staff Kia (3608 bristol highway, johnson city, tn 37601) where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor caused the failure, which was not part of NHTSA campaign number: 18V363000 (air bags). The contact received notification of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #7

May 102016

Sedona

  • 65,000 miles
This vehicle has 65,000 miles on it and yesterday I did the third break job this van has had. No vehicle should go through breaks as fast as this one does. On top of that, my airbag light has been on since 20,000 miles and all Kia dealers I have brought this van to refuses to look into it. Now that I am no longer under warranty with Kia I plan on bringing it to another shop.

- Davenport, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 012015

Sedona 6-cyl

  • 61,700 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,700. Updated 04/04/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on November 10, 2015. Updated 05/11/16.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #5

May 132015

Sedona

  • 71,000 miles
The air bag indicator light is on, and I'm told by Kia that the weight sensor for one seat is not functioning, which means air bags will not deploy. This is a substantial cost to fix of approximately $1,600, however, this light has been on for some time and I feel that it is likely a defect in the sensor, electrical components, or air bag that may be impacting other Kia owners.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #4

Mar 182015

Sedona 6-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
I was hit when pulling out by another car at approximately 55 mph. Other car airbags deployed. My Kia did not deploy any air bags. It is supposedly equipped with front and side airbags. My vehicle was totaled as the frame was bent. Why didn't any bags deploy"?????????" I could have been killed!....updated 05/11/15.

- Hope, NJ, USA

problem #3

Mar 072013

Sedona

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Kia Sedona. While driving 30 mph in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle veered to the right, crashed into a curb, and rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. The rear passenger sustained a chin injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was not available.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #2

Apr 272012

Sedona 6-cyl

  • miles
I was rear ended by an 18 wheeler, which caused me to hit the car in front of me. There was significant damage to the front of my car. My airbags did not deploy. Photos can be provided.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 122012

Sedona

  • 8,600 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. While driving approximately 15 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated to the contact that the front driver side air bag electrical box would need to be replaced. The vehicle continued to remain at the dealer due to the part not being unavailable. The estimated arrival date for the part was April 21, 2012. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 8,600. The VIN was unavailable.

- Overland, MO, USA