2010 Kia Sedona: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (13% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Abs pump control module is defective, leaking fluid causing safety issues.This part is hard to find and very expensive, also has to be programmed to your vehicle with no guarantees that it will work.called Kia customer service and asked for help with this issue but was rejected.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the vehicle's brake lights fail to turn off. The contact found that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had called the dealer who informed them the repair was not covered under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia sedona, the contact stated that the vehicle fuel line detached while driving, no warning lights illuminated. The contact costed to the side of the road and noticed when she look under the vehicle there were sparks and flame. The contact mentioned that she was able to exit the vehicle safely with her children. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately unknown.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2020
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“Rear side doors won't unlock and are hard to open on occasion. Took early on when it was new they could not recreate the problem at times I took. Now it is 10 years later and problem is more persistent. Has been a recurring problem.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2020
“Break switch sticking causing the break lights to stay on , esc doesn't work causing the accelerator to stop working and the cruise control stops working. I was pulling out from a stop and my vehicle would not go above an idle. I had to stop in the middle of the road, put the vehicle into neutral before I could continue on my way.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2019
“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sedona. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was being serviced under manufacturer recall number: SC135. The contact stated after the vehicle was serviced, she started to smell exhaust fumes inside and outside the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia sedona. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver's seat back reclined without warning. The vehicle was taken to kia of des moines (4475 merle hay rd, des moines, ia 50310), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would help with the repair cost. The failure mileage was 109,000.”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia sedona. While driving 25 mph, a vehicle ran a stop sign. As a result, the contact's vehicle struck the other vehicle's front driver and rear passenger side doors. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 93,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“ABS(automatic breaking system) and esc ( electronic stability control) lights both came on at the same time on the dashboard as I was driving on the pa. Turnpike. Took car to service station for inspection and it was checked, they said it was the ABS pump. Took car to abeloff kia dealer who ordered, replaced and repaired the problem at $2,863.00. Car still at dealer waiting pickup.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Aug 2017
“While driving at interstate speeds the accelerator stops working. There is a mild popping sensation and the gas pedal no longer has any effect. The car continues to run, but slows down naturally and will eventually slow to about 10mph. If you turn the vehicle off and restart it, it runs normally until the next time it randomly does this at 70mph. I have only had it happen on the interstate while going about 70mph. It is not like going into neutral... The engine does not respond to the gas pedal at all... Not revving... Nothing. It can go days without doing this and then do it 4 times in one trip on the highway.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
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Is the 2010 Kia Sedona reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Kia Sedona. The most complained-about area is structure (13% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Kia Sedona problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,845 miles or less.
Does the 2010 Kia Sedona have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.