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2003 Kia Sedona EX recalls and problems

1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia Sedona EX.

1
recalls
34
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
7
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.

2003 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.

What owners report

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

Dec 9, 2018 · Service brakes · 155,000 miles

THE BREAKS WERE CHANGED DUE TO GRINDING COM TO FIND OUT THERE WAS 1BOLT ON THE BREAK CALIBERS PUT THEM ON AND IT STILL GRINDS AND CAN NOT STOP

May 23, 2018 · Steering · 1,400,000 miles

THERE BEEN WHINING NOISE DURING ACCELERATING AND DE-ACCELERATE SPEED, I HAD SOMEONE LOOK AND THOUGHT I WAS BRAKING SYSTEM. YESTERDAY MY SON WAS DRIVING IT AND TURNING RIGHT AND WE HEARD A POP, AND THE WHOLE STEERING WENT OUT. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED ON 134, HE ABLE BACK IT UP. HAD SOMEONE ELSE LOOKS AT IT RACK AND…

Sep 27, 2016 · Electrical system · 55,000 miles

I HAVE A 2003 KIA SEDONA. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES IN A MONTHS TIME. THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING NOW THAT THE CONNECTOR TO THE FAN HAS MELTED BECAUSE THE FAN IS PULLING TOO MUCH VOLTAGE. BUT FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHERS, THE ISSUE IS THE CONNECTOR AND NOT THE FAN? I HOPE THEY ARE ABLE TO…

Sep 20, 2016 · Air bags · 99,000 miles · crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 KIA SEDONA EX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BY THE HIGHWAY PATROL AND SHERIFF. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING FROM THE…

Mar 31, 2015 · Electrical system · 125,000 miles · fire reported

WE HAVE A DETACHED GARAGE, AT 4:00 AM OUR DOG WOKE US UP TO HER BARKING. SHE COULD HEAR THE VAN HORN BLOWING. WHEN I TOOK HER OUT, I SAW THE VAN LIGHTS FLASHING AND THE HORN WAS BLOWING. I COULD NOT STOP THE HORN WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. I WOKE UP MY HUSBAND, WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR THE DASHBOARD WAS ALL MELTED…

Sedona EX model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 15028
2003 13427
2004 13723

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

Questions

Does the 2003 Kia Sedona EX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 Kia Sedona EX?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (9 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (7).
How many 2003 Kia Sedona EX complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 34 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 9, 2018.