2006 Kia Sedona latches/locks/linkages problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2006 Kia Sedona — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sedona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V389000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the…”
filed Mar 7, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While the contact's wife was driving 55 mph, the hood suddenly opened. The hood struck and damaged the windshield and roof. The vehicle was towed to griffin motors company (11031 perry hwy, meadville, pa 16335 814-336-2161) where it was diagnosed with a…”
filed Aug 3, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched…Campaign 16V389000 · Jun 1, 2016
Related service bulletins
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…
TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 4, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sedona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sedona | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Sedona | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Sedona | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Sedona | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Sedona | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 Sedona | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Sedona | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 Sedona | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sedona | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 Sedona | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 Sedona | 18 | 11% |
| 2005 Sedona | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Kia Sedona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.