2007 Kia Sedona latches/locks/linkages problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2007 Kia Sedona — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she was informed that smoke was emanating from the vehicle, after which she observed flames emanating from the engine compartment on the driver's side. Bystanders were able to extinguish the flames with a fire…”
filed Jul 19, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving 35 mph, the hood popped up and smashed the windshield. The contact pulled the vehicle over, closed the hood, and drove home slowly. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Dec 6, 2018
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% |
| 2006 Sedona | 31 | 8% |
| 2005 Sedona | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.