Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sedona 2006–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V389000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 27, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 219,800
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 15, 2005 to Apr 4, 2014
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Power train Aug 10, 2022
- Kia recall: Air bags Jan 25, 2022
- Kia recall: Electrical system Sep 17, 2021
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jul 8, 2020
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 21, 2020
- Kia recall: Electrical system Feb 14, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.