KIA Sedona (2015-2018): Structure
Recall 18V338000 · May 23, 2018 · Kia Motors America
106,428
vehicles affected
106,428
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V338000
- Date
- May 23, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 106,428
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V338000?
1 model: Kia Sedona (2015-2018), about 106,428 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V338000?
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.
What can happen?
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.