Front lower control arm corrosion
Defect Summary
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 kia sedona vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2005, through august 14, 2012 and originally sold in, or currently registered in alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. in the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Safety Consequence
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2016. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc133.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Kia America, Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 16V387000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V387000?
NHTSA recall 16V387000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on June 1, 2016. It addresses: Front lower control arm corrosion. The recall affects approximately 97,884 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V387000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC133. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.