Kia Sedona Recall R/2006/001: Possibility Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Mar 2006
- Launched
- 2,347
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/001
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Sedona vehicles. The wiring to the driver's electric seat adjuster may chafe on the sharp edge of the seat base which may result in an electrical short circuit. The dealer will check the routing of the wiring and any sharp edges will be insulated. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring to the driver's electric seat adjuster may chafe on the sharp edge of the seat base which may result in an electrical short circuit. This can cause the wiring and fuse-box to overheat and a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FIRE Defect: The wiring to the driver's electric seat adjuster may chafe on the sharp edge of the seat base which may result in an electrical short circuit. This can cause the wiring and fuse-box to overheat and a risk of fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the wiring checked and any sharp edges will be insulated.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an electrical short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will check the routing of the wiring and any sharp edges will be insulated.
Are You Affected?
Sedona may be included. Kia estimates 2,347 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/2006/001. 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/2005/073 on 14 Sep 2005, for possibility of rear bearing failure. The one launched after it was R/2007/077 on 14 May 2007, for curtain airbags may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/001, launched 6 March 2006. 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.