Kia Sedona brake failure problems

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Brakes · 148,000 miles · MD

While driving tried to stop for a light and brakes failed, pedal went to the floor ABS did not engage and finally slowed. This is second master cylinder on the vehicle. My mechanic who did the replacement several years ago tried two more new master cylinders today and they also failed to hold pressure. Dealer was no help with possible solution. I need to tap the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. We can find no recalls on the master cylinder

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 106,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 kia sedona. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning while the cruise control was engaged. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. In addition, the emergency brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by turning the ignition off and removing the key. Upon exiting the vehicle, a bystander was running towards the vehicle with a fire extinguisher. The contact noticed flames under the front end of the vehicle. The fire was finally extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries. A fire and a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Brakes · 168,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer safe. The mechanic stated that the brake system needed repairing, but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Brakes · 96,750 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving approximately 70 MPH driving down the highway, the accelerator and brakes failed. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,750. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Brakes · 1,500 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sedona. While pulling into the garage and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes failed without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that when driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the front driver side brake failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS system failed to allow brake fluid to run through. In addition, the outlet valve became stuck in the lock position and the ABS unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Ma 10/22/2015 updated 9/27/2017

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 95,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sedona. The contact stated that the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. In addition, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and would not accelerate. The contact also stated that the brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. On another occasion, smoke appeared under the hood when the vehicle was started. The dealer stated that the electrical harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2012 · Lights · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was told that the electronic stability control switch needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake light: switch). The current mileage was 98,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Brakes · 320 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. While driving 40 MPH, the contact had to slam on the brakes and the ABS failed. The ABS engaged for 1 1/2 seconds, disengaged for 5-6 seconds, and then re-engaged, causing the vehicle to slide 12 feet. The contact almost drove off the road before the brakes finally stopped the vehicle. The ABS failure occurred nine times from the date the vehicle was purchased. The harder she depresses the brake pedal, the longer it takes to stop the vehicle. After avoiding a crash, the contact drove straight to the dealer. Due to the rain, the dealer would not allow the technician to test drive the vehicle because a crash could result due to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 320.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 13,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. The vehicle was involved in recall # 05v232000 regarding the wheel bearings. The contact' s vehicle developed brake failure shortly after the recall repair was performed. The contact heard a loud grinding noise when stopping the vehicle, and the stopping distance was reduced. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer replaced and repaired the brake pads, drums, and rotors, but the noise continued. The current mileage is 61,000, and failure mileage was 13,000.