Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Sedona.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2011 kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the hood latch fractured, and the hood unexpectedly flew open and crashed into the front windshield. The contact stated that the hood was wrapped around the vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The driver was able to pull over safely. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 16v389000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 116,102.
The contact owns a 2011 kia Sedona. While driving 60 mph, all the doors on the vehicle inadvertently opened. The contact stated that the door audible indicator was heard frequently while driving and when the failure occurred. The contact called planet kia at (570) 382-3297 (3007 scranton carbondale hwy, blakely, PA 18447) and was advised to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact had not scheduled the appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,703.