Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Kia Sedona has 37 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
37
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module an...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a friend’s r... |
| Mar 24, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I brought this car (owned by by son and his wife, used by me) in March 2022 re recall SC186 to the K... |
| Apr 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | [XXX] owned a 2008 Kia Sedona minivan, VIN #[XXX]. This was his only vehicle at the time. On or abou... |
| May 24, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CAR CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE DIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WIRING. THIS OCCURRED ... |
| Apr 9, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NOTICE FOR A RECALL FOR AN ELECTRICAL PART WAS SUBMITTED 4/9. THERE HAS BEEN NO WORD FROM THE MANUF... |
| Apr 8, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: ... |
| Jan 20, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE FAI... |
| Dec 17, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INTERMITTENT NO START NO CRANK ISSUE. THE RESEARCH I'VE DONE SHOWS IT IS A FAULTY JUNCTION BOX DUE T... |
| Oct 31, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THREE HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, FL... |
| May 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS... |
| Jun 20, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE KEY FOB, ONLY WITH STRENGTH. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE MOTO... |
| Apr 4, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE AUTOMATIC DOORS KEEP OPENING SLIGHTLY WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSING THE DOOR ALARM TO GO OFF. THE DO... |
| Jul 12, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the key fob failed to open and unlock th... |
| May 3, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | THIS VAN HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH THAT ALL THE OTHERS HAD IN RECALL. SHIFTER I... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING, THE SLIDING DOORS ERRONEOUSLY UNLOCKED AND OP... |
| Oct 8, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NONE OF MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK, WITH DOORS OPENED OR CLOSED. NOW MY PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS STAY (REAR... |
| Mar 2, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER DOORS. RECENTLY IN MARCH THE LEFT PASSENGER DOOR CAM... |
| Oct 30, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | THIS MINI-VAN HAS MANUAL SLIDING DOORS. SINCE NEWLY BOUGHT, THE SLIDING DOORS HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO... |
| Jul 14, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE A 2008 KIA SEDONA VAN AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS JUST RECENTLY WITH THE HEAD LIGHT BULBS B... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE PERIODICALLY WON'T START. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE SHOULD THE VEHICLE STALL WHILE... |