2008 Kia Sedona Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Kia Sedona, 19% of all 170 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 17 Sedona model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 33
- 19% of 170
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Kia Sedona brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 25, 2008, latest Nov 12, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 Kia Sedona
- NHTSA 20V088000Feb 14, 2020Brakes228,829 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
Risk: 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.
Brakes complaints by Sedona model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Kia Sedona have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Kia Sedona, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
- Which Kia Sedona year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2005 Kia Sedona has the most brake complaints (81), compared with 33 for the 2008.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Kia Sedona?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Sedona concerns the brake: 20V088000.