repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
2009 Kia SedonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2009 Kia Sedona, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-088 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Kia Sedona has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Electronic stability control (ESC)
7Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
7Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling
4Suspension
3Steering
3Air bags
159 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2009 Kia Sedona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Sedona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sedona median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Kia Sedona safety ratings
2009 Kia Sedona Van LWB w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sedona owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ALTERNATOR IS BEING REPLACED SINCE 09/19/17. ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK'S VALVE COVER GASKET. OIL DRIPS ONTO THE ALTERNATOR, THE ALTERNATOR IS THEN OIL SOAKED & DAMAGED RESULTING IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING…
RECENTLY THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER SWITCH THAT OPENS/LOCKS ALL THE VAN DOORS OR MOVE ALL THE WINDOWS UP AND DOWN STOPPED WORKING. THE VAN ALSO CANNOT BE LOCKED FROM OUTSIDE WITH THE REMOTE. THE CAR HAS TO BE LOCKED AND OPENED MANUALLY BY THE KEY. THIS ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER SWITCH IS A…
GET INTO IT TO GO IT WILL NOT CRANK HAS 105,000 MILES LEFT ME STRANDED TWICE MY SON THINKS IT COULD BE STARTER SOLENOID OR THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD UNDER DASH IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD VERY FAINT WHEN RUNNING THE STARTER WORKS GOOD NOT RUNNING NOW PULLED INTO YARD NEXT MORNING NOTHING GOOD…
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