Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-338 · 2015–2018 Kia Sedona
Kia Motors America recall 18V-338 covers 106,428 2015–2018 Kia Sedona for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V338000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
The risk
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,185 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 21, 2014 to December 6, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.