2015-2017 Kia Sedona SC217 Turn Signal Misdirection

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles.

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September 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V725000

Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725c

Manufacturer  Kia America, Inc.

Components  EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 88,576

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.nhtsa.gov.

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