Does the 2002 Kia Sedona EX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Kia Sedona EX, the most recent reported on October 5, 2005 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kia Sedona EX?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (12 complaints), followed by seats (8).

How many 2002 Kia Sedona EX complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 50 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Kia Sedona EX recalls and problems

1 recall and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Kia Sedona EX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Kia Sedona EX recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 05V463000 · reported October 5, 2005 · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · 74,276 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system12
Seats8
Air bags7
Engine and engine cooling5
Seat belts5
Structure5
Fuel system, gasoline4
Steering4
Parking brake3
Service brakes, hydraulic3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 2, 2017 · Electrical system · 131,000 miles
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. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…

Aug 9, 2017 · Air bags · 87,000 miles · crash reported
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. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED…

Apr 9, 2016 · Power train · 120,000 miles
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WHEN YOU BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FASTER THEN IT SHOULD AND ON SNOW COVERED ROAD THE FRONT STARTS TO SLIDE WHEN IT DOES THIS AND WHEN IT SHIFTS BACK UP IT VIBRATES OTHER THEN THAT ITS FINE ANY IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD

Jan 25, 2016 · Electrical system · 180,000 miles · fire reported
THE VAN WAS ON FIRE IN MY YARD. ONLY THE FRONT DRIVERS FRONT SIDE CAUGHT FIRE. WHEN I FOUND IT IT WAS BLASING OUT OF THE DOOR AND WINDSHIELD. I GOT THE HOSE PIPE AN UNHOOKED THE BATTERY TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. IT MELTED THE WHOLE DASHBOARD ALL THE WAY TO THE RADIO STEERING WHEEL WINDSHIELD ONLY ON DRIVERS SIDE ALL DAMAGE…

Dec 31, 2015 · Electrical system · 180,000 miles · fire reported
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS AT HOME I HEARD SOME KIND OF NOISE OUT SIDE LIKE A HORN BLOWING SO I LOOK OUT AND MY VAN WAS ON FIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND I RAN FOR THE HOSE TO PUT IT OUT THEN I CALLED 911AN THE FIRE DEPT. CAME AN THE ARSSON DEPT AND HE SAID IT WAS IN THE SEAT TO THE FUSS BOX AND THAT'S WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE MY…

Sedona EX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	1	50	2	8
2003	1	34	2	7
2004	1	37	2	3

Across all years, the 2002 Sedona EX has the most complaints (50). All Kia Sedona EX years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Kia Sedona EX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Kia Sedona EX, the most recent reported on October 5, 2005 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kia Sedona EX?: Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (12 complaints), followed by seats (8).
How many 2002 Kia Sedona EX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 50 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 2, 2017.