YearToAvoid

2006 Kia Sedona Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 27% of all 385 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 5 fires. Median mileage at failure: 92,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
104
27% of 385
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,000 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2006 Kia Sedona electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 13, 2007, latest May 6, 2026.

2006 Kia Sedona electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter102007 Q12009 Q42011 Q42013 Q32015 Q42017 Q32019 Q32024 Q1
104 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q2 (10).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Kia Sedona

  1. NHTSA 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Electrical System139,844 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

    Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

    Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

  2. NHTSA 06V349000Sep 11, 2006Electrical System4,753 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. An improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the u-joint assembly of the steering column. Repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe.

    Risk: Chafed insulation could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for chafing and, repair if necessary. In addition, the dealer will secure the wiring harness to prevent contact with the u-joint assembly. The recall began on september 29, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Electrical System complaints by Sedona model year

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

  1. 200522 (12%)
  2. 2006104 (27%)
  3. 200750 (32%)
  4. 200851 (30%)
  5. 200914 (29%)
  6. 201010 (31%)
  7. 201112 (18%)
  8. 201234 (32%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 201413 (33%)
  11. 201547 (34%)
  12. 201674 (25%)
  13. 201729 (22%)
  14. 201812 (25%)
  15. 20194 (11%)
  16. 20204 (20%)
  17. 20212 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kia Sedona have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Kia Sedona, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.
Which Kia Sedona year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2006 Kia Sedona has the most electrical complaints (104), compared with 104 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Kia Sedona?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Kia Sedona concern the electrical: 09V130000 and 06V349000.

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.