The 2008 Kia Sedona has 5 recalls, the most serious being a front lower control arm that can crack and break, causing sudden loss of steering and directional control with a high risk of a crash.
The control arm issue is tied to road salt exposure in states with harsh winters, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem, leading to a second campaign covering an expanded list of states. On the hood side, the secondary latch can stick in the open position without the driver knowing, and if the primary latch is then accidentally tripped, the hood can fly open while driving and block the windshield entirely. The anti-lock brake module can allow moisture inside, which creates an electrical short that can start an engine compartment fire even when the van is parked and the ignition is off. Rounding out the list, the brake light switch can fail, which means the brake lights may not illuminate when the pedal is pressed, leaving following drivers with no warning that the van is slowing, and cruise control may not disengage when braking.
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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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
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The stop lamp switch may malfunction, causing brake lights not to illuminate when braking, inability to turn off cruise control with the brake pedal, intermittent push-button start operation, difficulty shifting out of Park, and ESC malfunction warning light.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch at no cost when parts become available. Kia will notify owners when the replacement is ready.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
