KIA SEDONA 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V338000

Make Model Year
KIA SEDONA 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-18 2018-05-23 2018-05-25

Production Dates: 2014-07-21 - 2017-12-06

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC164

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 106428

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door "PSD". The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.

Consequence

If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.