The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 4MPH, a bystander informed him that the brake lights of his vehicle were not functioning. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to operate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 235,232.
2006 Kia Sedona lights problems
33 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,690.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 65,690
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Brake lights4
- Headlights3
- Turn signal2
At what mileage
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Kia Sedona lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Kia Sedona lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
- Risk
- Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 09V130000 · Recall details
What 2006 Kia Sedona owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that the ESC warning indicator flashed, the vehicle failed to shift in and out of gear, and the brake lights frequently failed to turn off. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer recall, and provided no solution other than taking the vehicle to the dealer (university kia, 6519 university dr nw, huntsville, al 35806, (256) 217-1700) for diagnostic testing and repair. The contact was to order the part and determine who may repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that there had been several failures that progressed before any notification of the three recalls: the headlamps shorted and were replaced 27 times, the hatch failed to secure when being opened and had to remain closed due to the failure, and, while driving highway speeds, the lower control arms fractured on the front driver's side. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the parts. The contact was uncertain of when the recall repairs would be completed for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages), 09v130000 (exterior lighting), and 16v387000 (suspension). The contact received notification after experiencing the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/06/17*lj
Bulbs constantly going out. Lots of front end issues with noises, clunking mostly. Difficulty seeing due to blind spot where front window and doors meet and where front doors and back sliding door meets.
My 2006 kia sedona airbag light would come on and then go off after driving for a few miles or a couple days and this happened periodically on and off for a couple years. It has now stayed on for the last 4 months. Turned on the van one day and the airbag light never went off. Was sitting in my driveway on a flat surface. My van had a hundred and fifty-one thousand miles on it when the light came on and now has a hundred and fifty-three thousand miles. I bought this as a new van in 2007. It was a left over. I have had to replace the headlight bulbs and turn signal bulbs on the front over 10 times since I've owned it. This also seems to be an issue that people have stated with a 2006 kia sedona.
This complaint is regarding a single-owner 2006 kia sedona. Since 2006 I have had numerous electrical related problems. Over half the buttons and knobs on the stock cd player/radio have not worked for approximately eight years. I am having to replace headlight and turn signal bulbs every few months. The airbag indicator light is illuminated and will not shut off. I have not been involved in any accidents (yet) and would expect my airbags to deploy if and when necessary. My understanding is that the airbags will not function if the indicator light is illuminated. This is a major safety concern, as this is a family vehicle and I have three small children, and I take frequent road trips due to my job. As far as I know, there are no recalls associated with the airbag or electrical/lighting system for this vehicle. Based on my research of complaints associated with this vehicle year, make, and model, recalls should be issued so affected owners may have these problems corrected at no charge and to prevent injury and or death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated for an extended period of time. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v265000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was to be taken to a repair shop for inspection and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 02/12/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Passenger side headlight regularly (every 2 to 3 months) burns out; have changed the headlight several times per year since 2007. Also the turn signals work intermittently, where one or the other goes out; changed these several times per year as well.
Low beam headlight keeps burning out about once every 2 months.
Questions about the 2006 Kia Sedona lights
Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have lights problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Kia Sedona, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Kia Sedona lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,690 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kia Sedona lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V130000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Sedona have the most lights problems?
The Kia Sedona model years with the most lights complaints are 2016 (37 complaints), 2006 (33 complaints) and 2015 (17 complaints).
Other 2006 Kia Sedona problems
Suspension 84Airbags 80Electrical 79Brakes 45Body 41Engine 31Locks 31Transmission 24Acceleration 22Steering 21Driver assistance 20Fuel system 11Seat belts 8Tires 7Visibility 7Seats 6Wheels 6
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