Vehicle recall 05V463000 · October 5, 2005
2002-2004 Kia Sedona EX
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
- Consequence
- This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes
- Kia recall no. SC054.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V463000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2005
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC054
- Owner notification
- November 28, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74,276
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sedona EX (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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