Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Kia Sedona has 5 recalls, 105 complaints.
5
Recalls
105
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V363000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicle...
20V101000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine co...
16V387000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 an...
16V389000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. I...
13V550000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 or...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Kia Sedona VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while attempting to parallel park and ge... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a continuous leakage of oil from my van even after the dealer replaced valve cover gasket .... |
| May 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Tha backup camera, windshield wipers stopped working. The car would no t go in reverse or drive forw... |
| Mar 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the vehicle shifted to one side of the road. There... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The auto was diagnosed with a leaking ABS system which is an ongoing problem with this auto maker. T... |
| Oct 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Unknown. I've replaced the alternator and battery. The alternator many times and still having lights... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car immobilizer/Theft deterrent - The company is telling me that my KIA's VIN indicated that it does... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The power lock on the sliding door on the driver's side does not latch. In order to fully close the... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V1... |
| Mar 4, 2022 | ENGINE | I have replaced my Oil Pressure sensor two times due to oil leaks since I have owned the vehicle at ... |
| Dec 22, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that after driving 70 MPH, and pulling into a... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The passenger door will not open from the inside by pulling on the handle or pushing the door open b... |
| May 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS IS UNRELATED TO THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE FUEL RAIL The electronic door locks fail, (mine are ... |
| Apr 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | REPORTED AS FAR BACK AS AND PAID FOR REPAIR OF BOTH SLIDING DOORS STARING IN 2015-2021 DOORS AT FIR... |
| Nov 13, 2020 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE WHILE GOING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED DURING SNOWY OR RAINY WEATHER THE STEE... |
| Oct 14, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNLESS YOU USE THE FRONT CONTROL BUTTON SOMETIMES THE REMOTES WORK BUT NOT ... |
| Sep 9, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlamps quit working in unison, replaced bulbs lasted about a week then went out again. I have... |
| Aug 26, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT LATCH VIA POWER CONTROL. IT WOULD CLOSE MANUALLY TO... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LEANING INTO THE REAR SECTION ... |
| Jun 8, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICL... |