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2008 Kia Sedona electrical system problems

The 2008 Kia Sedona has 62 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

62

Electrical System complaints

25%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

20V088000Electrical SystemFebruary 14, 2020 · 228,829 units

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.

What owners report

I REPLACED A BLOWN 10 AMP FUSE ON A DEALER INSTALLED TRAILER WIRING HARNESS ADAPTER. 15-20 MINUTES LATER I NOTICED A FIRE COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY. REMOVED FUSE, REMOVED LIGHTING ASSEMBLY, PUT OUT FIRE. IN LOOKING AT DAMAGE, TRAILER HARNESS ADAPTER WAS MELTED ALONG WITH SEVERAL…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 18, 2013 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 2008 Kia Sedona electrical system — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Kia Sedona electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 20V088000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.