2015-2017 Kia Sedona recall: software
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on September 17, 2021. It covers about 88,576 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 88,576
- reported
- Sep 17, 2021
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 2021
- related complaints
- 106
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
- Risk
- A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Recall number 21V725000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sedona 2015-2017 201520162017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 106 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 21V725000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Kia Sedona software?
Yes. Recall 21V725000, reported on September 17, 2021, covers about 88,576 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V725000?
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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