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2011 Kia Sedona electrical problems

12 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
18%
typical mileage
55,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Sedona electrical problems in other years

20022005201020152021

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Kia Sedona owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 29, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Purchase a 2011 kia van from auto connection norfolk virginia the van stared having issues with the electrical sliding door would not shut up properly sometimes it would take 10 to 15 to shut up steering wheel locking up was told by a lock smith that the van had some major electrical issues start leaking brake fluid adding a quart a day took it to several repair shop was informed the van brake lines was in bad shape also the van had a busted cv joint on front drivers side the van also had a strong odor of black mold like it had been in a flood ask dealership to trade me out was told they could not do that ask them for a loaner they say they could not do that either the van is sitting in there repair shop they are demanding money to start working on the van I believe the van was not properly inspected have reported this to the bbb the attorney general office also the ftc the dealership is putting vehicles on the lot for sale without proper state inspection place needs to be investigated they have a guy in the repair shop that put the inspection stickers on his name is kevin place is ripping poor working class folks off worse customer service ever

Filed Jan 6, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · MI · crash

First, the fuel pump was acting up was told the relay was going bad replaced the relay, Than we have "ESC" and ABS light come one for a bout a week took it to get the code read and they said all four wheel sensors (abs) were not transmitting signals ans that my steering angle sensor was bad which I dont think it is equipped with one now today as of 1/6/2024 ESC, ABS and BRAKE all light up and solid at the same time and tI lost my brakes. no we had no inspections we had warning lights the ESC ABS & BRAKE with a warning alarm

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · Body, Electrical · NJ

Right passenger slide door on minivan opened while my son was in the car and would not close. There is a recall on this and extended 15 year warranty but Kia wouldn’t honor the electronic controller that burnt out but warranted the motor. Passenger can fall out or something can hurt them. Kia dealer confirmed this and I had to pay a large repair bill for there recall defect. I am afraid to take the car anywhere except local. I feel there recall repair caused this problem. First I took it in for the recall. Next time I used that door it got stuck open. Vehicle is garaged with approximately 30,000 miles on it.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle loss motive power and shutoff with the ABS, battery, brakes and check-engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator was not charging the battery. The alternator was replaced. The failure recurred and the same technician replaced the alternator and the battery. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the technician replaced three alternators and two batteries yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jul 1, 2020 · Electrical · GA

When yesterday june 30th 2020 the brake light and the battery light came on I didn't quite understand why this was because I had never applied the emergency brake I had the battery check oil all fluids and they said that everything was good that it could have been a recall with the brake light also the ABS light came on as well I do not have the brake on matter of fact I don't even know how to put it on can someone please help me it isn't doing anything weird it's just scaring me because the light will not go off and it's not just the brake light but the battery light and ABS as well

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · NY

Vehicle keeps losing all power while driving. This last time it happened when I was turning onto a busy street! The first time the mechanic replaced the alternator. That lasted 3 days. The mechanic thought it was a defective part so he replaced it. That lasted another three days until we lost all power again. This time the mechanic did some more research and replaced the instrument cluster along with a third alternator. The van ran for two days this time. As of writing this my vehicle has been in the shop for two weeks. The mechanic has told me that with the research he has done, this is a common issue with kia and nobody seems to have a solid answer as to what to do to fix the problem. I was told that some vehicles are fine for weeks others for months and then the van dies without warning. Please help! I need a reliable vehicle. Thank you. Also, when I say the vehicle loses power I mean all power, no lights, no instrument panel, no gauges, no idiot lights, no windows, no shifting of tranny. It will go 2 or 3 MPH down the road.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 1 miles · IN

Any time there is buddle of water on the road at low speed under 15 I lost control of steering and power you can't turn the steering and has power warning on the dash sometime on car wash I have to push gas to get power on again

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · PR

The ABS system module/pump of my kia sedona 2011, have a leak and I want to know if my kia have a recall. I put the VIN number on the recall section of the kia web page, a the system cant find the VIN. I call today and talk to a representative of kia and she ask me for the VIN #, once a give to her, she told me that my car isn't register. I'm the first owner of that car and I buy then new, 0 miles in a kia authorize dealer in pr. I need some help. Thanks in advance.

Filed Aug 7, 2016 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Ignition switch becomes very hot after an hour or so of driving,. So hot that the metal portion of the switch and the key cannot be held by a bare hand when it is removed from the switch

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated the sliding door became inoperable. The contact mentioned that the manual and electrical switch failed to release the sliding door. The problem occurred numerous time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer recommended the replacement of sensors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactured was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Questions about the 2011 Kia Sedona electrical

Does the 2011 Kia Sedona have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Kia Sedona, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Kia Sedona electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Kia Sedona electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Sedona have the most electrical problems?

The Kia Sedona model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (79 complaints), 2002 (50 complaints) and 2016 (46 complaints).

Other 2011 Kia Sedona problems

Engine 14Fuel system 13Suspension 9Body 8Acceleration 5Airbags 4Brakes 4Driver assistance 3Locks 3Transmission 3Seat belts 1Seats 1Steering 1Wheels 1

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