NHTSA Complaint #11694345 — 2012 KIA SEDONA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11694345
Vehicle	2012 KIA SEDONA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	March 20, 2024
Date Filed	October 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the vehicle shifted to one side of the road. There was an accident 03/2024 after having the brake control arm serviced. The braking system failed. There was a recall on the front control arm 2016. The vehicle was totaled and was salvaged due to damages to the vehicle. The brake inspection failed. Today the braking system has has no control even after the master cylinder was repaired. The vehicle is currently sitting at a service station without being serviced for at least 2 months. Kia needs to be responsible and refund for the arm control repair and other related part failures. The electrical system does not work for the windshield wipers or the air conditioner or sliding doors.

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