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20V399000 Jul 8, 2020 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it t...

Complaints

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Jan 2, 2026 Engine

March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor r...

Jan 2, 2026 Power Train

March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor r...

Jan 2, 2026 Engine

March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor r...

Jan 2, 2026 Power Train

March 2024 just before hitting 100,000 miles I started having oil consumption issues. Current milage is 137,300 About 10,000 miles ago my check engine light came on. I took it to an auto parts store and it was reading bank 1 O2 sensor. I took it for an oil change and never scheduled for the sensor r...

Nov 24, 2025 Engine

Check engine light came on all of a sudden. Smell of exhaust/gas coming from car. Took car to the dealership to get the cause of the check engine light coming on. Dealership said it came back 02 sensor bank 2 and exhaust gasket to header.

Nov 24, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Check engine light came on all of a sudden. Smell of exhaust/gas coming from car. Took car to the dealership to get the cause of the check engine light coming on. Dealership said it came back 02 sensor bank 2 and exhaust gasket to header.

Nov 24, 2025 Engine

Check engine light came on all of a sudden. Smell of exhaust/gas coming from car. Took car to the dealership to get the cause of the check engine light coming on. Dealership said it came back 02 sensor bank 2 and exhaust gasket to header.

Nov 24, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Check engine light came on all of a sudden. Smell of exhaust/gas coming from car. Took car to the dealership to get the cause of the check engine light coming on. Dealership said it came back 02 sensor bank 2 and exhaust gasket to header.

Sep 9, 2025 Engine

Problem: The Vehicle Slows down all of a sudden on the middle of the road from around 70 miles to 10 miles, then slowly drives at 15 or 20 miles speed. Safety Concern: On the Interstate Hwy, this has happened many time. Fortunately without any accidents. Very recently also this happened and I do not...

Sep 9, 2025 Engine

Problem: The Vehicle Slows down all of a sudden on the middle of the road from around 70 miles to 10 miles, then slowly drives at 15 or 20 miles speed. Safety Concern: On the Interstate Hwy, this has happened many time. Fortunately without any accidents. Very recently also this happened and I do not...

Jul 25, 2025 Electrical System 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that t...

Jul 25, 2025 Electrical System 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that t...

May 27, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The last week of February I took my 2020 Kia Sedona at 67,500 miles into Kia Ferguson in Tulsa, OK to have them replace my High Pressure Fuel Pump which was covered under an extended warranty. When I received my van back, the battery was dead and the AC wasn't working nor the control knob.(it was s...

May 27, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The last week of February I took my 2020 Kia Sedona at 67,500 miles into Kia Ferguson in Tulsa, OK to have them replace my High Pressure Fuel Pump which was covered under an extended warranty. When I received my van back, the battery was dead and the AC wasn't working nor the control knob.(it was s...

May 20, 2025 Structure

Sliding door malfunction. Door will not hold its weight and full force closes or opens if operating at an inclined position.

May 20, 2025 Structure

Sliding door trys to continue to open when already open all the way, it try’s to open too far, jams and clicks, then beeps.

May 20, 2025 Structure

Sliding door malfunction. Door will not hold its weight and full force closes or opens if operating at an inclined position.

May 20, 2025 Structure

Sliding door trys to continue to open when already open all the way, it try’s to open too far, jams and clicks, then beeps.

Jul 19, 2024 Structure

I have multiple spots of the pearl white paint peeling/flaking/bubbling off the vehicle in multiple places. 1st spot noticed was on the roof just behind the sunroof and the 2nd spot is the edge of the liftgate.

Jul 19, 2024 Structure

I have multiple spots of the pearl white paint peeling/flaking/bubbling off the vehicle in multiple places. 1st spot noticed was on the roof just behind the sunroof and the 2nd spot is the edge of the liftgate.

Jun 3, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I received a letter from Kia America, Inc. extending the warranty on the high pressure fuel pump on my 2020 Kia Sedona. They claim that the fuel control valve plunger may wear unevenly and over time become stuck in the open position. They state different things can happen including stalling. My rese...

Jun 3, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I received a letter from Kia America, Inc. extending the warranty on the high pressure fuel pump on my 2020 Kia Sedona. They claim that the fuel control valve plunger may wear unevenly and over time become stuck in the open position. They state different things can happen including stalling. My rese...

Apr 6, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I felt it was necessary to follow up on the open recall I have on my vehicle. I have owned the vehicle since Nov. 2019 and not once have we been contacted either by mail, verbal communication, by the NHTSA or the dealership of which the vehicle was purchased. Here we are in April 2024 and just a ran...

Apr 6, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I felt it was necessary to follow up on the open recall I have on my vehicle. I have owned the vehicle since Nov. 2019 and not once have we been contacted either by mail, verbal communication, by the NHTSA or the dealership of which the vehicle was purchased. Here we are in April 2024 and just a ran...

Mar 29, 2024 Power Train

Oil consumption test failed. Told by dealer the first part of the repair is not covered under the power train warranty because my vehicle is not listed on the list of affected vehicles even though it has the GDI motor that is listed. It's a V6 and not a 4 cylinder and the V6 is not on the list. Dea...

Mar 29, 2024 Power Train

Oil consumption test failed. Told by dealer the first part of the repair is not covered under the power train warranty because my vehicle is not listed on the list of affected vehicles even though it has the GDI motor that is listed. It's a V6 and not a 4 cylinder and the V6 is not on the list. Dea...

Feb 8, 2024 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after check...

Feb 8, 2024 Engine 79,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after check...

Feb 8, 2024 Electrical System 79,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after check...

Feb 8, 2024 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after check...

Feb 8, 2024 Engine 79,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after check...

Feb 8, 2024 Electrical System 79,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The contact also stated that the oil level was low after check...

Aug 17, 2023 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact was notified by the local Police that the rear brake lights were not illuminating as needed. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Later while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing...

Aug 17, 2023 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact was notified by the local Police that the rear brake lights were not illuminating as needed. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Later while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing...

Aug 17, 2023 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact was notified by the local Police that the rear brake lights were not illuminating as needed. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Later while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing...

Aug 17, 2023 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact was notified by the local Police that the rear brake lights were not illuminating as needed. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Later while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing...

Aug 4, 2023 Engine 22,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle in hot temperatures, the vehicle failed to start immediately. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to be started and seemed to return to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure had ...

Aug 4, 2023 Engine 22,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle in hot temperatures, the vehicle failed to start immediately. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to be started and seemed to return to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure had ...

Jan 25, 2022 Tires

my new kumo ho7 235-60-r18, tire fell apart on road trip from fl. to wi. had service done in Clarksville tenn. kia dealership on july 12th 2021. tire had to be replaced. odometer read 5,711 now another tire failed replaced jan. 22nd odometer read 11,765

Jan 25, 2022 Tires

my new kumo ho7 235-60-r18, tire fell apart on road trip from fl. to wi. had service done in Clarksville tenn. kia dealership on july 12th 2021. tire had to be replaced. odometer read 5,711 now another tire failed replaced jan. 22nd odometer read 11,765

Aug 22, 2021 Electrical System

Driving down the interstate at 70mph and the vehicle suddenly began to brake and the forward collision warning light illuminated along with the check engine light. The car stopped on the interstate and this happened at 1:15 am and it was in a rural area and it was pitch black outside. Luckily no one...

Aug 22, 2021 Electrical System

Driving down the interstate at 70mph and the vehicle suddenly began to brake and the forward collision warning light illuminated along with the check engine light. The car stopped on the interstate and this happened at 1:15 am and it was in a rural area and it was pitch black outside. Luckily no one...

Aug 17, 2021 Unknown Or Other

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? It looks like the ECU communication to my key fob failed and the engine was shutdown while I was driving the car on the highway. Then the anti-theft system called Immobilizer kicked in and prevented ...

Aug 17, 2021 Unknown Or Other

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? It looks like the ECU communication to my key fob failed and the engine was shutdown while I was driving the car on the highway. Then the anti-theft system called Immobilizer kicked in and prevented ...

Sep 7, 2020 Seats

NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT DOESN'T LATCH PROPERLY. USUALLY ONE SIDE WILL LATCH SECURELY AND THE OTHER WON'T. THEN IT GETS STUCK. SUPER DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP. VEHICLE HAS 3600 MILES ON IT NOW AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW.

Sep 7, 2020 Seats

NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT DOESN'T LATCH PROPERLY. USUALLY ONE SIDE WILL LATCH SECURELY AND THE OTHER WON'T. THEN IT GETS STUCK. SUPER DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP. VEHICLE HAS 3600 MILES ON IT NOW AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW.