Recall 21V725000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Defect in 2015-2017 KIA SEDONA
RECALL This recall affects up to 88,576 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V725000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Vehicles Affected | 88,576 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Safety Consequence
A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.
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