Total Complaints
272 filings
KIA SEDONA · model year
2005 KIA SEDONA
272 NHTSA complaints, 39 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005KIASEDONA carries 272 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 39 crashes, 14 fires, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 SEDONA is service brakes, hydraulic with 30 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (29) and electrical system (16). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2005 SEDONA. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
272
Complaints
39
Crashes
14
Fires
28
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
39 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 29 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| WHEELS | 12 |
| STEERING | 12 |
| TIRES | 11 |
| ENGINE | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 5 |
Recalls (2)
05V32900020/07/2005
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 THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.
05V23200019/05/2005
WHEELS
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Recent Complaints
20230404SERVICE BRAKES
Brake line rusted out. Lost brakes while driving.
20211203UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hi my van started smell a lot to fuel so I looked for leaks and I found a big leak on the fuel rail rack dripping a lot of fuel on the side of engine when engine is running and the car is unsafe to drive and Iâm very worried about this problem. This happened after my car stalled on the street and it never wanted to start again and when I make it start again it started smell gas
20211116WHEELS
Rear Right Hub Recall on this model
20210813ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she attempted to open the hood of the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, but the hood would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Mileage: 88,000
20210813ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she attempted to open the hood of the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, but the hood would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Mileage: 88,000
20210312ENGINE
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
Mileage: 10
20210312FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
Mileage: 10
20210312SUSPENSION
THE GA RECOAL BOT NEVER FXE
Mileage: 10
20191012FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2005 KIA SEDONA WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DASH IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THAT IS WHERE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT STARTED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ONLY HAD 115,000 MILES, NO ISSUES. THANK GOD IT WAS AT 8 AM AND WE WERE AWAKE, EARLIER MY WHOLE FAMILY AND OUR HOME MAY HAVE BEEN GONE AS WELL.
Mileage: 115,000
20190517FireENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 KIA SEDONA. WHILE PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *AS PHOTOS ATTACHED *JB
Mileage: 200,000
20190325UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY KIA SEDONA STARTS WHEN IT WANTS TO. I HAVE POWER TO THE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. THE COMPANY HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE THE 2002 VERSION AND WITH HIGH MILES. IT HAS TO DEAL WITH THE "AN ISSUE WITH THE FACTORY VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO THINK IT IS BEING STOLEN. THIS WILL IMMEDIATELY DISALLOW THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING.". WHILE THIS IS GOOD MOST OF THE TIME, IT ISN'T GOOD SINCE IT DOESN'T SET OFF THE "ENGINE LIGHT" SO MECHANICS CAN READ THE COMPUTER. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR A MONTH AND MISSED NUMEROUS DAYS OF WORK DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THE MECHANICS THAT ATTEMPT TO WORK ON MY VEHICLE, CAN NOT GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE "NOT STARTING", IT WILL START EVERY TIME FOR THEM. MAKING ME FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO MONTHS AND IT DRAINING MY FINANCES. I DID SOME RESEARCH OF MY OWN AND DISCOVERED THAT ON WWW.REPAIRPAL.COM HAS MANY WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. KIA WANTS ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEARES
Mileage: 225,000
20181117POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 55MPH ON BOTH A 2 LANE HWY AND THE INTERSTATE HWY, THE VAN WOULD SUDDENLY MAKE A LOUD BANG SOUND, JUMP, AND THE RPMS WOULD GO UP TO OVER 4000 AND SOUND LIKE IT WAS IN 2ND GEAR. ENG LIGHT CODE SAID INTAKE TRANS SENSOR, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. SAME PROBLEM HAPPEND 2 MORE TIMES AFTER THAT AND STILL NOT FIXED.WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT BUT SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES. CODE STILL READS INTAKE SENSOR PROBLEM EACH TIME. I TRIED USING OFF BRAND SENSORS THE FIRST 2 TIMES AND AN AUTHENTIC KIA SENSOR THE 3RD TIME. THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE IN PERFORMANCE, JUST THE COST OF THE PARTS.
Mileage: 185,000
20180829AIR BAGS
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
20180829WHEELS
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
20180829UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND I TALK TO KIA ABOUT IT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME A PRICE FOR TO TAKE IT OFF I HAE A WHEEL BEARING PROMBLE TO. I HAD TO GET MY WHEEL BEARING REPAIR TO.
20180803WHEELS
I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 55 WITH MY 2YR OLD DAUGHTER AND I WAS GOING 70MPH WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING MY CAR TO FISHTAIL IN BETWEEN BOTH LANES ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AGAIN AND GOT MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT 225/70R15
Mileage: 97,000
20171009ENGINE
STALLS WITH NO WARNING ALL SPEEDS ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS..ENGINE HOT OR COLD..STARTS RIGHT BACK UP..VERY DANGEROUS
Mileage: 180,000
20171009FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STALLS WITH NO WARNING ALL SPEEDS ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS..ENGINE HOT OR COLD..STARTS RIGHT BACK UP..VERY DANGEROUS
Mileage: 180,000
20170627SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK AFTER NEW BRAKES AND PADS ON. ELECTRIC WINDOWS PASSAGENER AND DRIVER SIDE NOT WORKIN
20170627ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEAK AFTER NEW BRAKES AND PADS ON. ELECTRIC WINDOWS PASSAGENER AND DRIVER SIDE NOT WORKIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 KIA SEDONA have?▼
The 2005 KIA SEDONA has 272 NHTSA complaints, 39 crashes, 14 fires, 28 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 KIA SEDONA?▼
Yes, the 2005 KIA SEDONA has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 KIA SEDONA?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 KIA SEDONA is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 30 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2005 KIA SEDONA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.