2006 Kia Sedona — Known Issues & Recalls

Your parked 2006 Kia Sedona suddenly caught fire without any warning while sitting in a parking lot. Fire marshals responded and extinguished the blaze, and you may have been exposed to smoke inhalation. The vehicle has been towed and Kia has been notified of the incident. A thorough inspection by a qualified mechanic or the manufacturer will be needed to identify what caused the fire.

Your Kia Sedona sometimes won't start or crank, even though the battery and alternator have been tested and are working. This happens a couple times a month, and after waiting about 20 minutes, the van starts normally. No warning lights appear before or during the problem. This has been occurring for over 3 months and is particularly concerning when it happens in below-freezing temperatures. The issue may involve the starter motor, ignition switch, or electrical connections that need testing or replacement.

Your vehicle's clear coat paint is peeling off in areas. This is a cosmetic issue that affects the appearance of your van. You may notice the clear protective layer separating from the base paint. Fixing this typically involves sanding down the affected areas and reapplying clear coat or repainting the panel.

While driving slowly out of a parking lot, you heard a loud bang and scraping noise from under the van. The left rear wheel tilted at an angle and the left rear lower control arm snapped in half, dragging on the ground and lifting the wheel off the road. The driver safely stopped without injury or damage to other vehicles, but notes this could have caused a serious accident at highway speeds. Both lower control arms were replaced to fix the issue.

Your passenger side rear control arm rusted completely through, which caused it to bend and made your rear tire fold inward. You noticed a loud thump when driving over bumps, which led to replacing the rear control arm, rear coil spring, and both rear shocks. The rust damage to the control arm affected the entire rear suspension assembly on both sides.

Your power steering pump has failed repeatedly—needing replacement about once a year, with the last two failures only six months apart. The pump is leaking fluid immediately after installation, making the steering uncontrollable and creating a serious safety hazard. Something in the steering system is causing excessive friction that's destroying the pumps, and the underlying cause needs to be identified and fixed to prevent continued failures.

You heard a popping noise from your steering system when turning corners. A mechanic replaced the rack and pinion steering component, but the popping noise returned shortly after. Even when testing a new Kia dealer part, the problem persisted, suggesting a recurring defect with this component.

Your 2006 Kia Sedona is experiencing a P0885 engine control error that put the vehicle into limp mode, and the engine was reportedly blown during a dealership repair attempt in early 2025. You've also reported concerns about potential fire hazards with the vehicle when parked. This complaint also involves dealership contract and title issues separate from the vehicle's mechanical problems.

Your van caught fire under the hood, and the source of the fire is unknown. This is a serious safety issue that requires immediate professional inspection to identify what caused the fire and prevent it from happening again.

Your driver's side airbag deployed on its own without being in a crash. This is a serious safety issue that needs immediate attention from a dealer, as airbags should only deploy during an actual collision. You should stop driving the vehicle and have it inspected right away to determine what caused the premature deployment and to ensure the airbag system is functioning correctly.

While your vehicle was parked and turned off, you noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When you opened the hood, a fire started in the engine compartment, which you extinguished yourself. Your Sedona has been recalled (NHTSA Campaign 20V088000) for electrical and brake system issues that can cause fires. The dealer identified that a part needed replacement but the vehicle was not repaired.

The frame of your vehicle has rusted through in the area around the right front wheel's A-frame (the suspension component that connects the wheel to the chassis). This rust has allowed the A-frame to come loose, which caused the wheel to shift backward into the wheel well and stop rotating. This is a serious safety issue that could have caused a loss of vehicle control at highway speeds.

Your 2006 Kia Sedona has experienced multiple stalling issues at various speeds with the check engine light coming on. You've also noticed the vehicle hesitating when you press the accelerator pedal, and you've had problems putting the car in reverse. You've already replaced the catalytic converter and throttle body, but the transmission has now failed twice—once after the throttle body replacement. The underlying issue may require diagnosis of the engine control systems and potential replacement of engine sensors or computer components.

Your car has multiple issues: an airbag system error (WCS error) that Kia recalled on later models but hasn't addressed for yours, occasional starting problems related to faulty immobilizer wiring, and brake rotors that wear out prematurely every 2 years despite low mileage. Fixing these issues will likely require airbag system diagnostics and replacement, immobilizer wiring repair or replacement, and brake rotor and pad replacement.

You received recall notices for your 2006 Kia Sedona (Campaign Numbers 16V389000 and 20V088000) involving door latches, the electrical system, and brake components. However, the manufacturer hasn't supplied the necessary repair parts yet, and you feel they've taken too long to make them available. The manufacturer is aware of the delay, but you haven't experienced any actual failures so far.

Your brake lights aren't working — a bystander told you they weren't on while you were driving slowly. Your brake lights aren't turning on when they should, even though no warning lights appeared on your dashboard. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the brake light bulbs, checking the brake light switch, or repairing the wiring connected to your brake lights.

The day after you bought this van, you discovered the brakes were grinding metal-on-metal, likely due to water damage from flooding. On the second day, the ignition key got stuck and wouldn't turn, and the middle seats became jammed and won't fold up anymore. You'll need brake calipers replaced soon, and the ignition switch and seat mechanisms will likely need service or replacement.

Your van's transmission feels like it's slipping or jerking when you release the gas pedal and then press it again. Your mechanic says the transmission is showing signs of wear. This issue may worsen over time and could eventually affect how smoothly your van shifts gears.

Your vehicle has experienced a problem involving the wheels and service brakes, though the specific issue wasn't clearly described in the original report. You should have a mechanic inspect both your brake system and wheels to identify what's happening. The repair will likely involve inspecting brake components and wheel assemblies to find the underlying issue.

You're trying to get a recall repair done on your 2006 Kia Sedona's electrical system, but the dealership has repeatedly scheduled appointments only to tell you the required part is on backorder. Despite being assured the part was in stock, you've had multiple failed appointment attempts where you either had to cancel or showed up to find out the part wasn't available. Getting this recall repair will require the dealership to obtain the specific electrical component and install it once it becomes available.