2011 Kia Sedona fuel system problems

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 Jul 10, 2020 · Fuel system · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Fuel system · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact reached out matt taylor kia (2784 n columbus st, lancaster, oh 43130, 740‑212‑1526). The contact was informed that the vehicle would be inspected however, the fuel rail would not be replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to valley auto sales (1697 n. Main st. Hwy 27, lafayette, ga 30728) where it was diagnosed but unable to duplicate the issue. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking form the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v101000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure. The VIN was included. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · NC

Starting about feb 10, 2020, a raw gasoline smell was noticed when my 2011 kia sedona lx vehicle stopped at stop lights or when engine turned off after returning home. Smell dissipated after several minutes with engine off. Raw gasoline smell got progressively worse whenever car engine was running. Smell came inside car with heater fan operating. No leaks on ground were noted at any time. Took car to my mechanic on feb 19, 2020. He removed air filter on top of engine and immediately noted puddles of raw gasoline near fuel injectors and fuel rail. After removal of rail, he found cracks in the plastic fuel rail. He had a new fuel rail from kia shipped next day air. He replaced rail and some parts of defective fuel injectors. He commented we were very lucky not to have had an engine fire. I noted today, feb 27, 2020 an announced recall for 2011-2012 kia sedona for fuel rail leaks. I do not know if my vehicle is in the recall list. But I do know we were lucky to have no fire in the engine from this defective fuel rail part! My mechanic could not believe this part was made out of a plastic polymer! And it is very expensive to buy!!! He checked local kia dealer and they said repair costs would be about $2000. Wow, for a defective plastic part and labor to replace.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · CO

Check engine light came on when I started the car in the morning, and the gas door would not open. Went to dealership for service . They found #1 fuel canister/canister close the valve has a possible crack and #2 fuel door button and actuator needs to be replaced . They popped the gas door open so I can refill.

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · AZ

While driving van, smelled fuel. Went into a store and later returned to drive vehicle home and van heavily smelled of fuel. When I checked the engine after returning home , fuel was raining from the fuel injector rail. Immediately brought the van to a mechanic who informed us the fuel rail rod had split down a weld seam and was covering the engine in fuel. He had never seen this issue before in all his years as a mechanic. Issue is currently a recall on other kia/hyundai models but not this specific model.

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Fuel system · AZ

Fuel systems is unsafe

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 106,900 miles · NC

I was driving on interstate 40 west when ny wife & I smelled gas coming through the air vents. After getting to greensboro, nc, discovered that we had a gas leak in in front fuel rod. After checking online I discovered that we were not the only kia sedona owners that are having this same issue. The fuel rod is made of plastic and is under pressure.

Filed Oct 14, 2018 · Fuel system · 79,320 miles · CA

There was an intermittent gas smell coming through air vents. There was no visible indication of fuel leakage. The source was a cracked fuel rail. The problem was found and repaired by the dealer. The engine and running gear were still under warrantee but the rail was not included.