Kia Sedona EX recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 121 owner complaints for the Kia Sedona EX (model years 2002–2004). The most reported problem area is electrical system (26 complaints), followed by steering (20 complaints).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004137 23
2003134 27
2002150 28

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (50), 2004 (37) and 2003 (34). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (34).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Sedona EX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system26 3 of 3
Steering20 3 of 3
Engine and engine cooling16 3 of 3
Service brakes, hydraulic13 3 of 3
Seats10 2 of 3

All 1 recall

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
05V463000Oct 5, 2005 Seats2002–200474,276

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 18 complaints; 13 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.