2012 KIA SEDONA Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 13V550000 on 11/12/2013
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
- Manufactured:
- 06/14/2005 - 08/13/2012
- Affected:
- 79,867
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V389000 on 05/31/2016
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Manufactured:
- 06/14/2005 - 04/03/2014
- Affected:
- 219,800
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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 vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V387000 on 05/31/2016
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
- Manufactured:
- 06/14/2005 - 08/13/2012
- Affected:
- 97,884
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V363000 on 06/04/2018
- Component:
- Air bags: air bag control module
- Manufactured:
- 08/11/2010 - 08/13/2012
- Affected:
- 507,587
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
- Consequence:
- If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners. for model year 2011 sedona vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to verify the acu part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the acu connector and the vehicle harness connector. for all other affected vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. the recall began september 28, 2018. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc165.
- Notes:
- 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.
2012 KIA SEDONA TSBs (58)
- Bulletin:
- TSB-025
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- Kia: information has been provided relating to the battery cable terminal positive (+) replacement on some vehicles. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-042
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Kia: information regarding an upgrade for the transmission control module (tcm) on vehicles experiencing a shock and/or abnormal noise when engine starts after a lengthy period. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PS-212
- Component:
- 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
- Summary:
- Kia: on some vehicles, the rear view mirror back up camera display is inoperative. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PS-211
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak source in rear main seal or oil pan, when actual leaks coming from engine valley,oil filter housing, oil pressure switch, and/or gasket
- Bulletin:
- TSB-044
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Kia: uneven shifting gears and no start condition in power train control module (pcm). procedure for the inhibitor switch to have an inhibitor switch bracket installed on it. models 2010-2012 sportage, sedona. *p
- Bulletin:
- TSB-129
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: some vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. the etc actuator may need to be replaced. *js
- Bulletin:
- TSB-133
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: information regarding vehicles experiencing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating with electronic control module (ecm) system which needs to have software upgraded to correct or prevent this condition. models 2011-2013 sorent
- Bulletin:
- SC-102
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Kia: revised procedure on applying additional anti corrosion material to suspension cross member and rear lower control arms, on some vehicles. model 2006-2012 sedona. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SC-102
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Kia: on some vehicles, to prevent corrosion on suspension cross member and rear lower control arm, procedure information provided on application of anti corrosion material. model 2006-2012 sedona. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SC102
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Application of preventative anti corrosion material rear lower control arm and suspension. 06/03/2014*lj
- Bulletin:
- 105
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 107
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS306
- Component:
- 152000 seat belts:rear
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS238
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 101
- Component:
- 162320 structure:body:door/window:emergency exit
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS276
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT026
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- VOLUME 17 ISS 4
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TSBSST041
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. this special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ' multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- SC114DEALERP
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2014 my sorento, 2012-2013 my optima, and 2012-2013
- Bulletin:
- PS400
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the 'smart pedal' is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of accelerator and brake pedals. when engaged, the feature redu
- Bulletin:
- TSBFUE023
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: ecm upgrade - cylinder contribution/balance - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012-2013 my sorento(xm) and 2012 my sedona(vq) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp il
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the ecm/pcm.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA044
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6-speed automatic transaxle inhibitor switch bracket installation - this bulletin provides information relating to some sportage and sedona vehicles, produced from april 01, 2009 to september 16, 2011, which may experience a no-start c
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. refer to the table below for
- Bulletin:
- PS238
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: audible tone from back-up assist always on - if you encounter a customer complaint relating to the audible tone from the back-up assist feature remaining on at all times, inspect the sensors in the rear bumper for possible collisio
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD095
- Component:
- 130000 visibility/wiper (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filter. over time, some kia vehicles may exhibit a limited appli
- Bulletin:
- TSBSC135
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some optima (tf) vehicles, produced fr
- Bulletin:
- PS266R1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the entire a/c receiver/dryer assembly may need to be replaced. t
- Bulletin:
- SC135DEALERP
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer principals, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to inspect the evaporative canister. kia has determined that the fo
- Bulletin:
- SC135DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc135) - attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program to inspect the evaporative canister.
- Bulletin:
- SC135OWNER
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Owner notification letter (sc135) - dear kia owner, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program regarding the evaporative canister in your vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- SC135QA
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Q and a (sc135/wty009) - evaporative canister voluntary emissions service campaign / warranty extension program
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ' multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- TT053
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tip: auto door lock feature inoperative - the auto door lock feature (doors automatically lock when the vehicle is placed into gear) applies only to sedona vehicles manufactured on june 21, 2011 or later, and not equipped with a naviga
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA051
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? dtc p0741 - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the damper clutch (d/c) solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtc p0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th
- Bulletin:
- PS306
- Component:
- 222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
- Summary:
- Pitstop: second row seat release mechanism inoperative - when diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, review this article for instructions.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC135R1
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign: evaporative canister inspection and/or replacement (sc135) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some optima (tf) vehicles, produced fr
- Bulletin:
- PS276
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Pitstop: usb port and sirius® satellite radio inoperative on models with base audio - when diagnosing a customer concern related to multiple head unit replacements with a complaint related to an inoperative usb port and/or sirius satellite
- Bulletin:
- TSB-BOD101R1
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Tsb: front door glass run channel replacement -this bulletin provides information on some sedona (vq) vehicles, produced from june 15, 2005 to may 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the sides of the windshield, at highwa
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG133R2
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: ecm upgrade ? mil on with dtc p0638 and etc motor cleaning (sa153) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2011-2013my sorento 3.5l mpi vehicles, produced from october 25, 2009
- Bulletin:
- TSB-BOD107
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Tsb: combined tsb/service action: front door glass run channel replacement (sa167) - this bulletin provides information on some sedona (vq) vehicles, produced from june 15, 2005 through may 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming f
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC105R1
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb: voluntary emissions service campaign - ecm/tcm software upgrade (sc105) - this bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the current ecm rom id and, if necessary, an upgrade of the ecm/tcm software on some 2011my sedona
- Bulletin:
- SC105DP
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc105 -2011-2012 my sedona 3.5l vehicles ecm/tcm upgrade voluntary emissions service campaign - dealer principal memo
- Bulletin:
- SC105DPSM
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc105 -2011-2012 my sedona 3.5l vehicles ecm/tcm upgrade voluntary emissions service campaign - dealer parts & service manager memo
- Bulletin:
- SC105OWNER
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc105 -2011-2012 my sedona 3.5l vehicles ecm/tcm upgrade voluntary emissions service campaign - owner letter
- Bulletin:
- SC105POC
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc105 -2011-2012 my sedona 3.5l vehicles ecm/tcm upgrade voluntary emissions service campaign - proof of correction card
- Bulletin:
- SC105QA
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc105 -2011-2012 my sedona 3.5l vehicles ecm/tcm upgrade voluntary emissions service campaign - qa
- Bulletin:
- PS212R2
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Pitstop: back-up camera display inoperative in rear view mirror -in some cases when the back-up camera display is not operating, the compass and homelink displays in the rear view mirror may still be operational. if a customer complains tha
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA055
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: inhibitor switch diagnosis information - this bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the inhibitor switch.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS493
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Tsb: defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling - starting with 2010my, all kia vehicles, except rio (jb), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. depending on the spe
- Bulletin:
- PS474
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: tpms sensor position - when diagnosing tpms-related dtcs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. the tpms positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a kds.
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD107R1
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Tsb: front door glass run channel replacement - this bulletin provides information on some sedona (vq) vehicles, produced from june 15, 2005 through may 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
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