2012 Kia Sedona Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Kia Sedona, 20% of that year's 107 total complaints. Most describe power sliding doors opening unexpectedly while driving, at a median failure mileage of 76,500 miles. A related recall (16V389000) covers a separate secondary hood latch issue.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 21
- 20% of 107
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 76,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Power sliding doors (driver and passenger side) open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving at speeds from 10 mph up to 55 mph.
- Rear hatch or sliding doors fail to latch properly even after dealers replace actuators, modules, or latches, with the problem recurring.
- Door lock system malfunctions randomly, locking and unlocking on its own and triggering false ajar-door warnings on the dashboard.
- Rear hatch will not open after the vehicle sits in the sun for several hours, then works again once it cools down.
- One complaint describes smoke and flames from a blower motor wire inside the cabin while doors also opened on their own.
When 2012 Kia Sedona body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2011, latest Oct 18, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Kia Sedona
- NHTSA 16V389000Jun 1, 2016Structure & Body219,800 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Structure & Body complaints by Sedona model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are structure and body complaints for the 2012 Kia Sedona?
- NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sedona, which is 20% of all 107 complaints filed for that model year.
- What is the main structure and body problem on the 2012 Kia Sedona?
- The dominant pattern in owner complaints is power sliding doors or the rear hatch opening on their own while driving, sometimes even after dealer repairs to latches or actuators.
- At what mileage do these body problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on this model year is 76,500 miles.
- Is there a recall related to this issue on the 2012 Sedona?
- Yes, recall campaign 16V389000 covers Structure & Body on the 2006-2014 Sedona, but it addresses a secondary hood latch that may bind, not the sliding door complaints described by owners.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
- Among the 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sedona, NHTSA records show 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.