The contact owned a 2006 Kia Sedona. The vehicle was bought used close to four years ago. The contact was unaware that the vehicle had received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers 20V088000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V389000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), and 16V387000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, an abnormal pop sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke was emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the heat gauge was rising. The contact pulled to the side of the road when a passerby ran up to the contact's vehicle and informed the contact that flames were visible under the vehicle. The passerby stated that he followed the contact for about a mile, honking and waving to notify the contact of the fire. The contact and child immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that once she exited the vehicle, the front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact and child did not sustain any injuries. The police and fire department were called to the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire when, shortly after, there was an explosion. The vehicle was consumed by the fire and destroyed. The vehicle was towed to Wayne's towing yard. The manufacturer was notified of the fire. The contact was awaiting contact from KIA. The contact notified her insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
2006 Kia Sedona brakes problems
45 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 56,895.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 56,895
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Indicator light1
- Disc: rotor1
- Antilock: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Kia Sedona brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Kia Sedona brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the rear caliper brake hoses may be out of position. An improperly positioned rear caliper brake hose may contact rear suspension components and over time breach the integrity of the hose.
- Risk
- This would result in the loss of brake fluid, which could cause decreased brake function, leading to crash and personal injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the positioning of the rear caliper brake hoses and adjust or replace them free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 06V265000 · Recall details
What 2006 Kia Sedona owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sedona LX. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and stated that while powered off, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that when the hood was opened, fire erupted from the engine compartment. The contact extinguished the fire. No police report or fire report was made available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Unknown
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sedona. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V389000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 20V088000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Bought a van the next day my breaks were metal on metal. I found out it was flooded. The second day the key stuck in the ignition, the middle seats got stuck and will not fold up. The dealer said their mechanic went all over the van and said it was in good condition. The calipers are in very bad shape. He said they need replaced soon.*dt
Wcs error . Airbag system issue .kia recalled 2015 but doesnt bother on earlier cars.sometimes car doesnt start many have this issues it has to do with immobilizer wires .and brakes with rotors are bad every 2 years breaks and rotors get killed .my car has only 56856 mls
I went to the dealer kia orisman on june 22 in the morning. You will inform me that you have to make an order for part. I called after a week and the part had not arrived. It's been two weeks and you still won't call me. I want to sell my car and I can't.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the parking brake warning light was illuminated with an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 143,194.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v088000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called brewbaker kia (222 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36117, (334) 271-4111) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Recall on vehicle with no remedy in the foreseen future. Kia dealership said they don't know if it will get fixed. This recall could cause the vehicle to catch fire and they recommend parking in a place that's safe for this to happen.
Questions about the 2006 Kia Sedona brakes
Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Kia Sedona, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Kia Sedona brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 56,895 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kia Sedona brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V265000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Sedona have bad brakes?
The Kia Sedona model years with the most brakes complaints are 2005 (81 complaints), 2006 (45 complaints) and 2004 (32 complaints).
Other 2006 Kia Sedona problems
Suspension 84Airbags 80Electrical 79Body 41Lights 33Engine 31Locks 31Transmission 24Acceleration 22Steering 21Driver assistance 20Fuel system 11Seat belts 8Tires 7Visibility 7Seats 6Wheels 6
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