The 2006 Kia Sedona has 13 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: moisture can enter the ABS module or the brake hydraulic control unit and cause an electrical short that can ignite a fire in the engine compartment, even with the vehicle parked and off.
Two brake hose recalls cover the same underlying issue: the rear brake caliper hoses can shift out of position and rub against the rear suspension until they wear through, leaking brake fluid and reducing stopping power. On the suspension side, road salt can corrode the front lower control arms until they crack and break, causing sudden loss of steering control. These corrosion-related suspension recalls apply to vehicles registered in certain northern and mid-Atlantic states where road salt is common. The hood latch presents another hazard: the secondary latch can corrode or bind and stay open, so if the primary latch is accidentally released while driving, the hood can fly up and block the driver's view. On vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness can sit too close to the steering column joint, wear through its insulation over time, and cause brake lights to go dark, the engine to stall, or the vehicle to not start.
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What can fail
Moisture can seep into the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit and create an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
A dealer will install a relay that powers down the brake control unit when you turn off the vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the Anti-lock Brake Module and cause an electrical short.
What the fix does
A relay will be installed in the main junction box to prevent power from reaching the brake control unit when the ignition is off.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The secondary hood latch can corrode and stick, potentially staying open when the hood closes. If the primary latch is disengaged, the corroded secondary latch may fail to hold the hood closed while driving, blocking the driver's view and risking windshield damage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the secondary latch with an improved version that has enhanced corrosion protection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Road salt can corrode the front control arms over time, potentially causing them to fail and making it difficult to control the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace or inspect the front lower control arms and apply anticorrosion treatment or replace them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary hood latch can stick and fail to fully latch when the hood is closed, leaving it unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace or clean and lubricate the secondary hood latch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from road salt exposure in vehicles registered in northern and salt-belt states.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models, or replace or add anti-corrosion coating on 2008-2012 models, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Road salt can corrode the front control arms over time, potentially causing them to fail and leading to loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the control arms and apply anticorrosion treatment or replace them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arms can break due to rust damage from salt exposure in certain climates, affecting steering and vehicle control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the control arms for corrosion and either apply rustproofing or replace them at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The stop lamp switch may have been installed incorrectly during assembly, preventing brake lamps from lighting when brakes are applied, or keeping them lit when released. The switch may also prevent shifting out of PARK or cause the ESC light to stay on.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
On certain vehicles with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be positioned too close to the steering column's u-joint assembly. Repeated contact can wear through the wire insulation, causing electrical shorts that disable brake lights, stall the engine, or prevent starting.
What the fix does
Dealers will reposition the wiring harness away from the steering column u-joint assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The stop lamp switch wiring harness may be positioned to contact the steering column's U-joint assembly. Repeated rubbing can wear through the wire insulation.
What the fix does
Dealer inspects the wiring harness for damage and secures it away from the U-joint assembly to prevent contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Rear brake hoses may be positioned incorrectly, allowing them to contact the rear suspension. This can damage the hoses, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust or replace the rear brake hoses to proper position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear brake hoses may be positioned incorrectly, allowing them to contact suspension parts and eventually rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear brake hoses and adjust or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
