2012 Kia Sedona Fuel system Problems

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that the engine was damaged while being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the dealer was replacing the fuel rail as per the recall remedy, pressure built up, causing a valve cover leak, which damaged the oil pressure sensor. The dealer replaced the valve cover gasket and the oil pressure sensor, but the head gaskets were damaged. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced but refused to replace the engine free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 235,000.

NHTSA ID

11735079

Incident

Mar 11, 2026

Mileage

235,000 mi

There is a continuous leakage of oil from my van even after the dealer replaced valve cover gasket . When I complained they said it was the leftover oil. After a month again I complained . Then they re-checked and said it is my car's timing cover reseal leaking . Again after few days I had to complain as there was a leak. I got the same standard reply of leftover uncleaned oil is the cause. Few weeks later I took the van to them and they said they thoroughly cleaned and there won't be any leak. I sent them pictures of oil drops underneth the car like I did on earlier occassions. On August 11th this year they checked the car after my complaint and said there was no active leak. On 30th of this month I sent them the pictures of leaked oil spots which they are going to check on 18th September!. Since I got my first appointment on January 19 2025 I took the vehicle to the dealer 5-6 times. In between I complained to them about failure of door locks and wiper blades. They said they were fine and had no issues. A week ago passenger side door lock stopped working often . I took to a mechanic store run by AAA. Their response after few days was that the electrical system was failing due to bad alternator as the battery got depleted. They recommended me to the dealer again. I was searching google and realised that an oil leak can cause alternator to go bad leading to electric failure and even fire accidents. On [XXX] I noticed red flashing sign of alternator and some other (?) after 2 minutes drive from home. So I immediately turned back and went home and parked the van in the garage and waiting for September 18 for an inspection by the dealer. Last week drove to St Louis from Lexington, after the dealer confirmed there was no oil leak. In all their reports they mentioned vehicle is in good health! Each time when I sent a picture of a leak I requested managers at the receiving desk to park at a clean place and check the leak which they never did. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F

NHTSA ID

11684328

Incident

Oct 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sedona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V101000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected. Additionally, the rear sliding door latches were inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

NHTSA ID

11458847

Incident

Mar 29, 2022

Mileage

35,000 mi

ON 4/25 WE NOTICED A SMELL OF GASOLINE WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WE HAD THE ISSUE CORRCETED ON 4/27/2020 AT A OUT OF POCKET COST OF $1090 2ND TIME SUBMITTING CLAIM. HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFO ON ORIGINAL CLAIM FROM MAY 2020

NHTSA ID

11341465

Incident

Apr 27, 2020

Mileage

120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V101000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11327772

Incident

Apr 16, 2020

CAR WAS DELIVERED TO KIA OF SOUTH AUSTIN FOR REPAIR AS PER SC165A (AIRBAG RECALL) AND FOR SC188 (FUEL RAIL RECALL) ON MONDAY MAY 25TH. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS A FUEL LEAK AT THE FUEL RAIL LOCATION. DEALER WAS INSTRUCTED BY KIA MOTORS OF AMERICA TO DISABLE THE CAR UNTIL A REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. IT IS NOW SATURDAY MAY 30TH AND THERE IS NO REMEDY TIMELINE FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO CONDUCT THE AIRBAG REMEDY. *TR

NHTSA ID

11326612

Incident

May 25, 2020

Mileage

92,631 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V101000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11323863

Incident

May 3, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V101000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11321799

Incident

Apr 21, 2020

GAS SMELL IN CAR 11/2017 WHILE IN MOTION. EXPERIENCING A SORT OF 'HESITATION', LIKE WANTING TO STALL. BROUGHT TO DEALER. DEALER IDENTIFIED ISSUE- CRACK IN FUEL RAIL, LEAKING ON ENGINE. ITEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND QUOTED AT JUST UNDER $1K TO REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED ME TO SIGN A WAIVER SAYING I KNEW MY CAR WAS A FIRE HAZARD SINCE I COULDN'T AFFORD TO PAY THEIR RATES FOR THE REPAIR. TOLD ME I WOULD END UP IN THE NEWS IF I DIDN'T GET IT FIXED THERE. I REFUSED, AND TOOK MY CAR TO MY LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE I PAID FOR THE REPAIR.

NHTSA ID

11316246

Incident

Nov 29, 2017

Mileage

72,000 mi

WE DISCOVERED A FUEL LEAKAGE AFTER GETTING GAS, BUT DID NOT DISCOVER THIS LEAK UNTIL AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM THE GAS STATION. THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AND WE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WENT DOWN RATHER QUICKLY. AFTER GETTING HOME FROM THE GAS STATION, WE NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS WAS STILL VERY STRONG AND THAT WAS WHEN WE NOTICED THE LEAK, ON OUR DRIVEWAY. IN THE TIME THAT WE WERE DRIVING, WE HAD BEEN LEAKING GASOLINE THE WHOLE TIME, AND COULD HAVE LOST OUR LIVES ON OUR WAY HOME. WE TOOK OUR KIA TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS DAMAGED: IT HAD A CRACK ALONG ONE SIDE.

NHTSA ID

11246469

Incident

Aug 3, 2019

Mileage

4 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2012 KIA SEDONA ON 8-11-2018 & FOUND OUT THAT THEY SOLD ME A VEHICLE ON THE RECALL LIST. I SAID THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE ON A RECALL LIST & AFTER BATTLING CANCER & AN 8 MONTH SURVIVOR, I DON'T WANT THIS VEHICLE THAT COULD CAUSE MY DEMISE. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE KIA DEALERSHIP HERE IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL, THEY SAID WHEN I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I WOULD LOSE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOWARDS ANOTHER (SAFE) VEHICLE. I FEEL THIS WAS WRONG NOT ONLY TO SELL ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, BUT FOR ME TO LOSE $ ON ANOTHER VEHICLE IS WRONG. PLEASE CALL ME ON MY CELL#[XXX]. [XXX]. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID

11171554

Incident

Aug 11, 2018

Mileage

40,000 mi