Kia Sedona Recall R/2005/073: Possibility Of Rear Bearing Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Sep 2005
- Launched
- 5,375
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/073
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Sedona vehicles built between 24 June 2003 and 29 October 2004. Poor rear wheel bearing cap sealing arrangement can lead to moisture accumulating in the rear wheel bearing and possible failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely to be affected vehicles and fit modified caps. Any faulty bearings will also be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Poor rear wheel bearing cap sealing arrangement can lead to moisture accumulating in the rear wheel bearing and possible failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF REAR BEARING FAILURE Defect: Poor rear wheel bearing cap sealing arrangement can lead to moisture accumulating in the rear wheel bearing and possible failure. Remedy: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and fit modified caps. Any faulty bearings will also be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to moisture accumulating in the rear wheel bearing and possible failure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely to be affected vehicles and fit modified caps. Any faulty bearings will also be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Sedona built between 24 June 2003 and 29 October 2004 may be included. Kia estimates 5,375 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/2005/073. 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/2005/072 on 14 Sep 2005, for possibility of engine siezure. The one launched after it was R/2006/001 on 6 Mar 2006, for possibility of fire. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/073, 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.