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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2002 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 250
Latest campaign: Oct 5, 2005

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	Oct 5, 2005	05V463000 03V135000
Vehicle speed control	1	Jan 19, 2005	05V013000
Seat belts	1	Jan 22, 2003	03V017000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 5, 2005Latest campaign


Oct 5, 200505V463000	Seats THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V463000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS. Risk THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Filed under Sedona Ex Campaign NHTSA 05V463000 · Oct 5, 2005
Jan 19, 200505V013000	Vehicle speed control: cables THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V013000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION. Risk 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. Filed under Sedona Campaign NHTSA 05V013000 · Jan 19, 2005
Apr 3, 200303V135000	Seats: mid/rear assembly THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V135000 What's wrong 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. Risk THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS. 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 Filed under Sedona Campaign NHTSA 03V135000 · Apr 3, 2003
Jan 22, 200303V017000	Seat belts: rear/other IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V017000 What's wrong 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. Risk IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. 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. Filed under Sedona Campaign NHTSA 03V017000 · Jan 22, 2003

Merged from NHTSA model names: Sedona Ex, Sedona. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component250

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

250Complaints filed

20Involving a crash

22Involving a fire

25Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	63	25	0	18	1
Seat belts	33	13	6	1	10
Engine and engine cooling	31	12	0	2	0
Service brakes	30	12	5	1	2
Hydraulic	29	12	5	1	2
Air bags	26	10	7	0	7
Visibility	23	9	0	0	0
Seats	21	8	2	5	5
Structure	19	8	0	1	3
Vehicle speed control	19	8	5	1	8
Power train	18	7	0	0	0
Steering	13	5	2	1	2
Latches/locks/linkages	13	5	0	2	0
Tires	12	5	0	0	0
Suspension	10	4	0	0	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona ex. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle.”
Filed 11/02/2017 · ODI 11042779
Structure
“The door handles are plastic and eventually broke off on the outside so that opening the doors -all 4- is tricky since only one side of the handle remains in place.”
Filed 08/21/2017 · ODI 11016451
Air bags
“Tl* the contact owned a 2002 kia sedona ex. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy. The police arrived at the scene, but a report was not filed.”
Filed 08/09/2017 · ODI 11013900

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2002 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Kia Sedona. The most recent, 05V463000 (reported October 5, 2005), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2002 Kia Sedona recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: vehicle speed control (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Kia Sedona?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 63 complaints out of 250 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 22 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Kia Sedona?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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