2004 Kia Sedona problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (24) · Steering (18) · Vehicle Speed Control (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
129 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment:mechanical 2017-01-18 · TSB-GEN085R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-11-04 · TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Power Train 2013-12-06 · TSBTRA046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair proc
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-25 · Engine · 🔥 fire“in xxx, my 2004 kia sedona caught fire shortly after i arrived at work in [xxx]. my [xxx] daughter was with me because she was sick. after parking, i removed her from the back seat and went inside the salon. minutes later, i returned and saw smoke coming from the engine. within seconds, the front of the vehicle caught fire. the vehicle was parked n…”
2021-10-08 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. slowed down for car n front was turning when i noticed smoke coming from under hood around headlights both sides. then we pulled into a storage unit place. when even more smoke . i got out popped hood it was all on fire. i turned off van and a friend and i got a couple cups and dipped i…”
2020-03-28 · Wheels · 18,000 mi“i have a 2004 kia sendona lx van and the wheel barrings are bad i fixed it once already a month ago and it is already broken again both times it completely fell apart in to little peices when i took the wheel off.…”
2019-04-02 · Engine · 100,100 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2004 kia sedona. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. the contact mentioned that the cause of the fire was unknown. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 100,100. …”
2018-10-21 · Engine · 25,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my 2004 kia sedona was sitting stationary in my driveway engine was off. when something in the engine compartment caught fire causing extensive damage to engine parts on the top side of the engine. such be as fluid reservoirs wiring, fuse box, and more.…”
2018-03-21 · Unknown Or Other · 214,000 mi · 🔥 fire“on saturday, december 16, at approximately 11:30 am, my wife's 2004 kia sedona spontaneously caught fire in the driveway of our home. i had driven it that morning to run a quick errand, actual drive time less than half an hour without anything out of the ordinary. i returned home, parked in our driveway behind my ford windstar. both my wife and …”
2017-06-05 · Unknown Or Other · 101,294 mi“when i went to start my car it immediately shut off, as it occasionally does. the rpm's dropped and the engine cut out. usually the problem is resolved by me revving the engine for a minute or two, but the problem persisted longer than usual. it eventually stayed on and i tried to drive away. as i changed into gear everything seemed okay, i reverse…”
2017-06-01 · Structure:body · 158,000 mi · 💥 crash“"takata recall" on tuesday may 9, 2017 we were involved in an automobile accident. to our amazement and horror, not one airbag deployed . 'we were hit on the passenger side of the van . the front passenger door required assistance from the police/fire fighters assistance to exit the van however the sliding door could not be opened requiring rem…”
2017-05-15 · Engine · 110,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. while stationary, the front end of the vehicle erupted into flames. the contact stated that the fire originated from the engine compartment. a police report was not filed. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. there were no injuries sustained. the manufacturer was not made aware of the fire. the f…”
2017-03-30 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“takata recall..my van stalls out no matter where..stopped at idle it randomly shuts off..driving average speed in town 45mph it randomly shuts off..on the hwy. speeds average from 55 to 70 mph it randomly shuts off ..in heavy traffic this is very dangerous..i have replaced the following.. fuel pump fuel filter fuel pump relays throttle position…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.