Model year
2004 Kia Sedona
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 176 complaints for the 2004 Kia Sedona (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 37 complaints under SEDONA EX. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are WHEELS (24), STEERING (19), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 198 complaints
- 2003 163 complaints
- 2004 176 complaints
- 2005 185 complaints
- 2006 385 complaints
- 2007 157 complaints
- 2008 170 complaints
- 2009 48 complaints
- 2010 32 complaints
- 2011 65 complaints
- 2012 108 complaints
- 2014 39 complaints
- 2015 139 complaints
- 2016 297 complaints
- 2017 134 complaints
- 2018 49 complaints
- 2019 39 complaints
- 2020 20 complaints
- 2021 10 complaints
Recalls
05V329000 · Jul 20, 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.
05V232000 · May 19, 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.
Complaints
176 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 14, injury field 25, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SEDONA EX | 1 | 37 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE04067 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | Sep 24, 2004 | Jan 27, 2005 |
| PE08033 | STEERING BINDING · STEERING | Apr 28, 2008 | Aug 28, 2008 |
| EA08017 | STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING · STEERING | Aug 28, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Kia Sedona at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.