Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V725000 Reported September 17, 2021

Turn signal may activate in wrong direction

Kia America, Inc. · Electrical System · 88,576 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V725000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC217
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
88,576
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 17, 2021
Completion Rate
64.68

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V725000 or campaign SC217.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V725000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V725000?

NHTSA recall 21V725000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on September 17, 2021. It addresses: Turn signal may activate in wrong direction. The recall affects approximately 88,576 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V725000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC217. 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.