2012 Kia Sedona electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 33 complaints for the 2012 Kia Sedona, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
My son was driving the car with my grandson in the front passenger seat. Smoke came out of the air conditioning vents and a fire started in the wiring below the dash on the passengers side. My grandson put out the fire with his shoe and after turning off the AC the smoke stopped. Dealership said blower motor was drawing too much current. Subsequently they found a 40 amp fuse had blown and a bad motor resistor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sedona. When the key was inserted into the ignition and turned to start, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Kia Sedona
- Engine 19 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints