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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.

2008 Kia Sedona brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2008Mar 2010Jul 2013Dec 2014Jun 2016Nov 2019Sep 2020
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2008 to Nov 2025; peak Apr 2011 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Kia Sedona

  1. 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.

  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 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.

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.