Vehicle recall 18V338000 · May 23, 2018
2015-2018 Kia Sedona
The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
- Consequence
- If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PSD module software, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC164.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V338000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2018
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC164
- Owner notification
- June 18, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 106,428
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door; Electrical system › Software
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 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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