Electrical system: softwareRecall 21V-725 · 2015–2017 Kia Sedona
Kia Motors America recall 21V-725 covers 88,576 2015–2017 Kia Sedona for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V725000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
The risk
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
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
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,217 vehicles were listed as unreachable.