Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-048 | 09/01/2009 | 10031947 | Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. on some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or remote control button. *pe | 02/01/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| KT-2009042201 | 04/22/2009 | 10030292 | Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03. | 09/18/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 61000 | 1 | |
| The drivers side automatic door doesn't open at all now when you push the button inside. it acts like it is catching on something so it doesn't open. if you pull the handle, outside, it sometimes will finish opening or closing by itself. but you have to give it that pull to get it past the catching point. you never know if it will run automatically or if you have to manually pull the door open, its like it shuts off or on. if you have to open it manually inside , you really have to push against the door hard to open it up. when you pull it manually it pulls easier, outside, than if you had the auto turned off. but we don't have the problem with it popping open while driving. just pops out of the latch sometimes when it does auto close and it beeps and lets you know the door isn't completely closed. just started having the passenger side starting to catch a little bit now, but it does completely run automatically once you give it a little help. haven't taken it in because the warranty is done and cant afford to pay possibly hundreds to fix it. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 61000 | ||
| The drivers side automatic door doesnt open at all now when you push the button inside. it acts like it is catching on something so it doesnt open. if you pull the handle, outside, it sometimes will finish opening or closing by itself. but you have to give it that pull to get it past the catching point. you never know if it will run automaticly or if you have to manually pull the door open, its like it shuts off or on. if you have to open it manually inside , you really have to push against the door hard to open it up. when you pull it manually it pulls easier, outside, than if you had the auto turned off. but we dont have the problem with it popping open while driving. just pops out of the latch sometimes when it does auto close and it beeps and lets you know the door isnt completely closed.just started having the passenger side starting to catch a little bit now, but it does completely run automaticlly once you give it a little help. havent taken it in because the warranty is done and cant afford to pay possibly hundreds to fix it. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2007 kia sedona. consumer states problem with starting vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had an intermittent no-crank condition. the consumer supplied a tsb regarding the issue. according to the tsb, the condition may be caused by higher than normal resistance across the burglar alarm relay located in the in panel module (ipm). other concerns such as poor pin connections and other faulty components in the starter circuit may also cause higher than normal circuit resistance and should be considered before replacing the ipm. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 101025 | ||
| When brake pedal is depressed,the brake lights stay on. electronic stability control malfuctions. cruise control sometimes will not deactivate when brake pedal is depressed. | |||
| 08/23/2011 | 138400 | ||
| There was a recall for 2007 kia sedona regarding 2007 kia sedona recall, item affected: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch, date announced: 4/17/2009, affecting vehicles made 9-20-2006 thru 11-20-2006, however my vehicle was made 11-28-2006, everything on the recalls describes what my vehicle was experiencing.(the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.) kia customer service said they would not cover my problem because they stated it was fixed with the previous models and all models manf. after 11-20-2006. they advised me to file a complaint with you. | |||
| 08/16/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. the contact stated that the brake light, cruise control and the electronic stability control failed. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) and they would not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was over 60,000 miles. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 08/16/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. the contact stated the brake light, the cruise control, and the electronic stability control failed. the manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch and they would not assist with the repair, because the vehicle was over 60,000 miles. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 65,000. li | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Occassionally, the power sliding door on the drivers side closes and then reopens about 6-12 and has to be closed by hand. there have been several times when the same door opens all the way and it can't be closed, either by power or by hand. it will remain open until it gets ready for you to close it. the time frame varies but usually 10-15 minutes. several times, while driving with all of the doors closed and locked, the same sliding door will open a couple of inches and i have to stop and manually close it. the van has been in the shop several times and each of the described incidents still happen from time to time. the repair technicians cannot duplicate the problem so no corrective action can be taken. it's just a matter of time before someone falls out of the vehicle while it is moving and is either severely injured of killed. | |||
| 12/30/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| This morning my wife was riding down the road in our 2007 kia: sedona doing 55 miles an hour, when the side electric door just opened up on it's own. (it was locked.) our six year old grandson was sitting there with his seat belt on (thank god). as you can guess, it scared the hell out of him and my wife. last year, this same thing happened a few times with the other side door. (one time, i was sitting at the door coming back from west point, ny.) as of now, kia is having problems getting parts. (it might be because of volume of problems.) they say it will take a week to get parts. (kia does not supply a free rental.) *tr | |||
| 10/07/2007 | 2000 | 4 | |
| Sliding door malfunction. had three problems with doors not completely shutting and reopening while in drive. could be a safety issue. *tr consumer is updating information. *nj the consumer was informed the computer malfunctioned. the vehicle had been in the shop 4 times due to the power sliding door opening while the vehicle was in motion. the consumer stated she didn't have the ability to override the power function as she should. updated 05/13/09.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| Consumer had problems with two leased kia sedona and with the dealership. *nj the consumer heard an awful rattle not long after having an oil change. it was discovered that there was no oil in the reservoir and oil was all over the vehicle. the consumer was able to get to a repair shop and the mechanic informed him there was no oil and the filter was not properly installed. the vehicle began to shimmy and shake. the dealer stated the problem was a defective cable, however the shimmy and shake returned. the check engine light illuminated. the consumer stated the second sedona blew a fuse within the first month. then, two months later the vehicle would not start. the dealer replaced the battery and this vehicle also rattled. *jb | |||