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2005 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Kia Sedona, 44% of all 185 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 8,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
81
44% of 185
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
8,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Kia Sedona brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2005, latest Apr 4, 2023.

2005 Kia Sedona brakes complaints: complaints filed per month6Aug 2005Mar 2006Oct 2006May 2007Nov 2007Sep 2008Feb 2010Apr 2014
81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Apr 2023; peak Mar 2007 (6).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Kia Sedona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sedona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200581 (44%)
  2. 200657 (15%)
  3. 200729 (18%)
  4. 200833 (19%)
  5. 200914 (29%)
  6. 201010 (31%)
  7. 20116 (9%)
  8. 20128 (7%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20142 (5%)
  11. 20156 (4%)
  12. 20168 (3%)
  13. 20174 (3%)
  14. 20182 (4%)
  15. 20193 (8%)
  16. 20201 (5%)
  17. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sedona have brake problems?
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Kia Sedona, 44% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 8,500 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 Kia Sedona has the most brake complaints (81), compared with 81 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Kia Sedona?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Sedona is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.