Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Kia Sedona has 2 recalls, 212 complaints.
2
Recalls
212
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
05V329000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THRO...
05V232000
WHEELS
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Kia Sedona Van
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. Slowed down for car n front was turni... |
| Mar 28, 2020 | WHEELS | I HAVE A 2004 KIA SENDONA LX VAN AND THE WHEEL BARRINGS ARE BAD I FIXED IT ONCE ALREADY A MONTH AGO ... |
| May 4, 2019 | STEERING | POWER STEERING MAKES WHINING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, POWER STEER FLUID LOW IN CANISTER DUE TO ... |
| Mar 30, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE D... |
| Sep 1, 2018 | ENGINE | MY 2004 KIA SEDONA WAS SITTING STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY ENGINE WAS OFF. WHEN SOMETHING IN THE ENGI... |
| Dec 16, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 AM, MY WIFE'S 2004 KIA SEDONA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ... |
| Jun 5, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF, AS IT OCCASIONALLY DOES. THE RPM'S DROPPED AND ... |
| May 23, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER HAVING A VARIETY OF MECHANICS DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM OF MY VEHICLE NOT STARTING FOR 20 MINS TO 1 H... |
| May 15, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. WHILE STATIONARY, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO ... |
| May 9, 2017 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | "TAKATA RECALL" ON TUESDAY MAY 9, 2017 WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. TO OUR AMAZEMEN... |
| Mar 30, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL..MY VAN STALLS OUT NO MATTER WHERE..STOPPED AT IDLE IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF..DRIVING AVE... |
| Nov 1, 2015 | STEERING | MY STEERING IN MY 2004 KIA SEDONA LX IS TENDING TO BIND AND NEARLY LOCK UP AROUND TURNS. THIS PROBL... |
| May 13, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UPON RETURNING HOME AND PARKING MY VAN AFTER RUNNING AN ERRAND OF ABOUT 5 MILES, I SAW SMOKE COMING ... |
| Feb 6, 2015 | STEERING | MY VAN WONT STEER. IT IS TIGHT AND WONT LET ME GO LEFT OR RIGHT. |
| Jan 27, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER DRIVING ENGINE WAS OFF . HISTORY OF OIL LEAKS. #15003607 VAN TOTAL... |
| Oct 21, 2014 | ENGINE | ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THERE WASN'T MUCH TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD AND HELPED TO STEER THE VE... |
| Oct 7, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT WILL COME ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THERE ... |
| Sep 18, 2014 | STEERING | WHILE MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS THE STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS FINE... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUAT... |
| Jul 30, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING UNDER SEAT SHORTED CAUSING SMALL FIRE INSIDE..EXTINGUISHED WIRING UNDER CAR IN SAME AREA MEL... |