Kia Sedona Recall R/2005/072: Possibility Of Engine Siezure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Sep 2005
- Launched
- 446
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/072
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Sedona vehicles built between 16 July 2004 and 23 August 2004. An incorrect engine oil pump strainer may have been fitted during production. The dealer will replace the engine oil pump strainer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect engine oil pump strainer may have been fitted during production. This can result in the oil supply to the engine being affected and an engine seizure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE SIEZURE Defect: An incorrect engine oil pump strainer may have been fitted during production. This can result in the oil supply to the engine being affected and an engine seizure. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the engine oil pump strainer replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the oil supply to the engine being affected and an engine seizure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine oil pump strainer.
Are You Affected?
Sedona built between 16 July 2004 and 23 August 2004 may be included. Kia estimates 446 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/072. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona, SorentoWater or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit | Urgent | R/2020/187 | |
| SedonaBonnet catch may fail | Book soon | R/2016/197 | |
| SedonaFront suspension arm may fail | Book soon | R/2014/012 | |
| Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/055 | |
| Carens, Sedona, Sorento, SportageBrake light may not operate | Urgent | R/2009/092 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2005/118 on 16 Aug 2005, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2005/073 on 14 Sep 2005, for possibility of rear bearing failure. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/072, launched 14 September 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.