2003 Kia Sedona

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #05V329000July 20, 2005118,447 vehicles affected

  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 throttle cable Can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.

  This Can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event Can occur without warning and could cause a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

• NHTSA recall #05V232000May 19, 200537,358 vehicles affected

  wheels

  On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture Can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.

  Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

• NHTSA recall #05V013000January 19, 200589,238 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: cables

  On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

  This Can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #03V158000April 25, 20033,375 vehicles affected

  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 error could cause reduced braking force at speeds below 25 mph, which could result in increased stopping distances.

  Such increased stopping distances could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will reprogram the control module. Owner notification began may 19, 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.

Other model years

• 2002 198
• 2003
• 2004 176
• 2005 185
• 2006 385
• 2007 157
• 2008 170
• 2009 48
• 2010 32
• 2011 65
• 2012 108
• 2014 39
• 2015 140
• 2016 297
• 2017 134
• 2018 49
• 2019 39