Electrical system: wiringRecall 19V-109 · 2015–2018 Kia Sedona
Kia Motors America recall 19V-109 covers 94,389 2015–2018 Kia Sedona for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
The risk
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
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
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,326 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2014 to July 17, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.