Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Kia Sedona has 4 recalls, 200 complaints.
4
Recalls
200
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
05V329000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THRO...
05V232000
WHEELS
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
05V013000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.
03V158000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE WAS A PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE LOGIC. THE PROGRAMMING E...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Kia Sedona Van
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Sedona keeps catching on fire not sure why but now if I get it up to temperature it automatically... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel beca... |
| May 7, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE HESI... |
| Dec 29, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHU... |
| Oct 10, 2018 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | THE BREAKS WERE CHANGED DUE TO GRINDING COM TO FIND OUT THERE WAS 1BOLT ON THE BREAK CALIBERS PUT TH... |
| Aug 10, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED HALFWAY DOWN WH... |
| May 31, 2018 | TIRES | ON FEB. 25, 2018, WE PURCHASED A 2003 KIA SEDONA VAN FROM CITY START AUTO SALES IN PARADISE, CA. ALL... |
| May 22, 2018 | STEERING | THERE BEEN WHINING NOISE DURING ACCELERATING AND DE-ACCELERATE SPEED, I HAD SOMEONE LOOK AND THOUGHT... |
| Jun 11, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WI... |
| Dec 6, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED WHEN IT WAS... |
| Sep 25, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I HAVE A 2003 KIA SEDONA. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES IN A MONTHS TIME. THE D... |
| Dec 2, 2015 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA EX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ... |
| Sep 15, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT ... |
| May 22, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE DRIVE... |
| Mar 20, 2015 | AIR BAGS | THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAM ON AND IS STILL ON. THIS AIR BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED....UPDATED 11/04/15 *BF |
| Mar 13, 2015 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG DE... |
| Mar 2, 2015 | WHEELS | REAR WHEEL BEARING FREEZING UP MAKING TIRE COME OFF |
| Feb 21, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE FRONT OF THE VEH... |
| Jan 5, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS LIGHT ON FRONT BRAKES ON DRIVERS SIDE NOT WORKING RIGHT |
| Dec 27, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK AND STARTING THE VEHIC... |