Kia Sedona sudden acceleration problems

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Transmission · 250 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia sedona. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. On another occasion, when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate and, at times, the rpms increased to 4,000. An abnormal noise was also heard during the failure. The vehicle was taken to murray kia (located at 1402 ridge pike, conshohocken, pa 19428, (610) 279-3020) where unknown software updates were performed; however, the failures continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for unknown software updates, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was not informed of the failures. The failure mileage was 250.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 25,964 miles · FL · crash

While pulling into my driveway going between 5-10 MPH I applied the brake and the vehicle lunged forward into my garage door which was closed and damaged another car parked in the garage. If the other car was not there to stop it I may have been killed. I reported this to kia and the investigation only showed a blown fuse when they connected it to the tester. There are two other accidents that I know of with similar circumstances, please check into this before someone is killed or loses money due to something that was not their fault. By the way I was turning right into my driveway and my husband was backing out in his car when this took place and he saw the whole thing.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Acceleration · 128,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sedona. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2017 · 78,000 miles · OH

The vehicle will from time to time suddenly accelerate on its own without warning. This has occurred twice in the past few weeks. Has occurred while slowing to come to a stop and while speeding up to normal operating speeds. When it happens braking does not stop the acceleration the speed continues to increase.

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 Nov 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI · crash

My daughter was driving when this incident occurred. While in heavy traffic, she had come to a stop. After stopping then resuming a very slow speed (5 MPH or less), while her foot was on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward in to the vehicle in front of her, causing significant front-end damage and air bag deployment. A few weeks prior to this, I was in the vehicle in my front yard at a stand still, engine running and transmission in drive because I was going to be moving it slightly, and it suddenly lunged forward while my foot was on the brake. At the time I thought I had done something wrong, but now with a similar thing happening with a different driver, and such extreme damage, there must be a bigger problem.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 90,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia sedona. While the vehicle was operated, it experienced unintended acceleration after the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The failure occurred without warning. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. Months later, the failure recurred. The contact shifted gears and the engine revved. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 10/28/16

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Acceleration · 185,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and the speed increased without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The driver forcefully applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the failure continuede. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 1,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sedona. While driving approximately 5-10 MPH approaching a red light, the vehicle accelerated on its own when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to locate a failure. In addition, while driving approximately 20 to 25 MPH, the contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into the driver side of another vehicle and a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 83,000 miles · CT

As I was approaching an intersection and I started to apply the brakes, the van suddenly accelerated, when I pressed hard on the brake still it wouldn't stop...call kia sedona authorized dealer, they said there's no recall. As I researched the internet, I notice that car gurus(which is a car forum) over 33 people had complaint with the same problem. There were an accident with fatalities even. I'm very concern as I drive with all my kids specially my grandson often, and it scares the crap out of me to think that I would get involved in an accident with the little one on board. A lot of people did the diagnostics that the dealer suggested, after paying over $110 plus taxes, the car is still showing the same problem. I really need somebody to tell me what am I supposed to do? I'm still paying for the vehicle, I'm scared to drive it anywhere specially the highway...help please...