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2003 Kia Sedona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 200
Latest campaign: Oct 5, 2005

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Vehicle speed control	2	Jul 20, 2005	05V329000 05V013000
Seats	1	Oct 5, 2005	05V463000
Wheels	1	May 19, 2005	05V232000
Service brakes, air	1	Apr 25, 2003	03V158000

Safety recalls5

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
Jul 20, 200505V329000	Vehicle speed control: cables THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V329000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Sedona Campaign NHTSA 05V329000 · Jul 20, 2005
May 19, 200505V232000	Wheels WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V232000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING. Risk 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. Filed under Sedona Campaign NHTSA 05V232000 · May 19, 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 25, 200303V158000	Service brakes, air: antilock control unit/module SUCH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V158000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Sedona Campaign NHTSA 03V158000 · Apr 25, 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).

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Owner complaints by component200

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

200Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

28Involving a fire

29Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	38	19	0	22	0
Service brakes	32	16	2	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	28	14	0	3	0
Air bags	27	14	12	0	21
Hydraulic	22	11	2	0	1
Suspension	14	7	0	0	0
Seat belts	13	7	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	13	7	2	0	3
Seats	11	6	0	4	1
Wheels	10	5	0	1	0
Tires	9	5	0	0	0
Structure	9	5	0	0	4
Steering	8	4	0	0	0
Power train	8	4	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	8	4	0	0	0

13 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
“My Sedona keeps catching on fire not sure why but now if I get it up to temperature it automatically catches on fire I'm going into my second fire extinguishe”
Filed 12/10/2022 · ODI 11496863
Steering
“The contact owns a 2003 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact pulled over and left the vehicle.”
Filed 06/01/2021 · ODI 11419218
Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sedona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off the front passenger side seat had experienced a fire and melted.”
Filed 07/14/2020 · ODI 11339374

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2003 Kia Sedona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Kia Sedona have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 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 2003 Kia Sedona recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Kia Sedona?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 200 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 28 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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