How many recalls does the 2002 Kia Sedona have?

The 2002 Kia Sedona has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Kia Sedona has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Kia Sedona?

Of 328 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2002 Kia Sedona Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Kia Sedona has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 114,762 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V013000 2005-01-19 89,238 affected

Defect

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

Consequence

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,…

SEATS 03V135000 2003-04-03 4,276 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

SEAT BELTS 03V017000 2003-01-22 21,248 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4181

SEAT BELTS

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints328

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Driver door will not open from the inside or outside.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-03-16

“I was driving no less then than block from my house - when I notice smoke from the driver side fuse panel and next thing you know the whole panel became engulf in flames. I called the fire department and able to put fire out- but unfortunately, the car become total in the damage.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-05-02

“I was driving no less then than block from my house - when I notice smoke from the driver side fuse panel and next thing you know the whole panel became engulf in flames. I called the fire department and able to put fire out- but unfortunately, the car become total in the damage.”

ENGINE · reported 2016-05-02

“I was driving no less then than block from my house - when I notice smoke from the driver side fuse panel and next thing you know the whole panel became engulf in flames. I called the fire department and able to put fire out- but unfortunately, the car become total in the damage.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-05-02

“It is nearly impossible to pump gas into the van. The pump keeps shutting off no matter how slow I pump or how far I put the nozzle into the tank.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-12-01

“Drove home from work at 35 mph. The next morning noticed tire tread had separated from the sidewall around much of the perimeter of the tire. Tire was flat.”

TIRES · reported 2015-09-15

“Before the incident there were issues with the rear captain chairs seat belt latch when trying to buckle them. I have three small children under the age of 3 years of age and it is very important and crucial that seat belts are in working order without issues for the safety of their well being.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-08-18

“Before the incident there were issues with the rear captain chairs seat belt latch when trying to buckle them. I have three small children under the age of 3 years of age and it is very important and crucial that seat belts are in working order without issues for the safety of their well being.…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2015-08-18

Defect investigations

Investigation EA08017 Opened 2008-08-28 · closed 2009-07-01

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING

ODIS ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED AT A RELATIVELY HIGH FREQUENCY IN SALT-BELT STATES (5.9 PERCENT).HOWEVER, THE TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND KIA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL EFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.IN ADDITION, ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE…