Kia Sedona Recall R/2016/197: Bonnet Catch May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 10,141
- vehicles in the UK
- 161059
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Sedona vehicles built between 15 June 2005 and 4 April 2014. Some vehicles may suffer surface corrosion that could cause the secondary bonnet latch to remain in the open position when the bonnet is closed. The dealer will replace bonnet catch on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may suffer surface corrosion that could cause the secondary bonnet latch to remain in the open position when the bonnet is closed. Under these circumstances if the bonnet has not been properly and fully closed in the lock position the bonnet may open while driving and obscure the driver,s vision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET CATCH MAY FAIL Defect: Affected vehicles may suffer surface corrosion that could cause the secondary bonnet latch to remain in the open position when the bonnet is closed. Under these circumstances if the bonnet has not been properly and fully closed in the lock position the bonnet may open while driving and obscure the driver�s vision Remedy: Replace bonnet catch on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the secondary bonnet latch to remain in the open position when the bonnet is closed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace bonnet catch on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Sedona built between 15 June 2005 and 4 April 2014 may be included. Kia estimates 10,141 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 campaign code 161059 or the DVSA reference R/2016/197. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| SedonaPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2006/001 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2016/100 on 20 Jun 2016, for loss of directional control. The one launched after it was R/2017/280 on 23 Nov 2017, for rubber diesel fuel feed pipe may harden or crack. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/197, launched 1 October 2016. 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.