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2008 Kia Sedona

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

12.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,968

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020064 · manufacturer campaign RC130

19 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2006–2010 · Sorento 2007–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, moisture can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk. This can happen even if the vehicle is parked.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a relay to power off the HECU when the vehicle is turned off. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

15,238 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016274 · manufacturer campaign RC103

2 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2006–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch could corrode, and may result in the mechanical binding of the latch. This could cause the secondary hood latch to remain in the open position when the hood is closed. If the vehicle were to be driven with the primary hood latch disengaged, there is a potential that the secondary hood latch may not hold the hood closed as designed while the vehicle is in motion. If this were to occur, it could compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the secondary latch with an improved secondary latch with an enhanced corrosion coating.

23,397 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2016273 · manufacturer campaign RC102

2 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2006–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front control arms, which may ultimately lead to control arm failure. This could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

For 2006-2007 model year vehicles, dealers will replace the front lower control arms if they were not previously replaced under recall 2013-388. For 2008-2012 model year vehicles, dealers will inspect the control arms and either apply an anticorrosion treatment or replace the control arms, as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013-388.

14,091 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2013388 · manufacturer campaign RC087

6 November 2013

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2006–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front control arms, which may ultimately lead to control arm failure. This could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the control arms and either apply an anticorrosion treatment or replace control arms, as necessary.

16,432 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2013324 · manufacturer campaign RC084

25 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: Amanti 2007–2009 · Borrego 2009–2011 · Forte 2009–2010 · Magentis 2008–2010 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the switch. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-098.

39,054 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Minivan
In its class
More efficient than 23% of 22 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
294 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Kia Sedona have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2008 Kia Sedona. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Kia Sedona get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Kia Sedona at 12.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 294 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Kia Sedona for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,968 in fuel, producing roughly 5,914 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.