This page covers 5 recalls, 32 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Kia Sedona.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints about the 2010 Kia Sedona spread across several systems, with no single area dominating by a wide margin. Exterior lighting draws the most reports, with owners describing headlights and other lights failing or behaving erratically. Sliding door latching is a recurring structural concern, owners report that a deteriorating rubber component causes the door to fail to close securely, with the door coming open while driving. Powertrain complaints include transmission-related issues, with owners describing solenoid failures and related overheating. A handful of brake complaints describe symptoms like a sinking pedal, unexpected brake activation, and an ABS module that leaks fluid and proves difficult to source as a replacement part. One owner reports the vehicle accelerating without driver input, though that appears to be an isolated report rather than a pattern across multiple complaints.
32
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Kia Sedona has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk: moisture can enter the ABS module and cause an electrical short that may start an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is parked and off.
Front suspension and hood integrity are also concerns. The lower front control arm can corrode and fracture, causing sudden loss of steering control; note that this recall applies only to vehicles sold or currently registered in high-salt, northern-tier states. Separately, the secondary hood latch can stick in the unlatched position, meaning if the primary latch is accidentally tripped the hood can fly open while driving and block the driver's view entirely. There is also a brake light switch that can fail, leaving brake lights dark when the pedal is pressed and preventing cruise control from disengaging, which reduces a following driver's warning time and can make slowing down less predictable.
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.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
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
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.
