Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Kia Sedona

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 328 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V013000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
89,238
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-19
Owners notified
2005-03-21

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.

Safety risk

THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE TENSION FORCE CABLE DOES NOT MOVE OUT OF POSITION. VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 8, 2001, ALREADY HAVE THE EXTENDED GUIDE, WHICH ACCOMPLISHES THE SAME OBJECTIVE. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V135000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,276
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-03
Owners notified
2003-04-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V017000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
21,248
Reported to NHTSA
2003-01-22
Owners notified
2003-02-24

Defect description

CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2162,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1515,000 mi
Air bags1284,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1226,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1237,000 mi
Seat belts1150,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1117,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery107,600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch977,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine818,611 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic855 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor835,000 mi
Steering869,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling75,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly677,600 mi
Seat belts: rear/other650,551 mi
Tires614,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring540,500 mi
Structure: body: door538,893 mi
Engine4130,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system43,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline428,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner446,876 mi
Seats455,000 mi
Suspension455 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal45,000 mi
Air bags: frontal319,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module384,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers355,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights347,857 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly319,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip322,000 mi
Structure: body362,000 mi
Suspension: front329,121 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear3180,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash247,857 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control238,893 mi
Equipment2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.27,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump223,580 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2150,000 mi
Interior lighting247,857 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2—
Power train255,000 mi
Seat belts: front210,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage244,900 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices247,857 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint234,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner215,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages23,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments250,764 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut215,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber215,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire271,186 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables232,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly158,250 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel172,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys111,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch15,000 mi
Parking brake146,876 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)168,352 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust15,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, air13,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light147,857 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure146,876 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm115,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm115,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub115,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar115,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing115,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown1—
Unknown or other158,250 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages150,380 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor126,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Wheels138,893 mi
Wheels: hub15,000 mi

The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.