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2002 Kia Sedona EX recalls and problems

The 2002 Kia Sedona EX has 1 safety recall and 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
50
Crashes / fires
2 / 8
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Kia Sedona EX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Kia Sedona EX recalls

Recall 05V-463: Seats

Reported Oct 5, 2005 · 74,276 vehicles affected · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

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.

2002 Kia Sedona EX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System13
Seats8
Air Bags7
Structure6
Seat Belts5
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Steering4
Parking Brake3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Power Train3
Tires2

Most reported parts

  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 3
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust — 2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
  • Structure › Body › Door — 2
  • Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
  • Parking Brake › Conventional — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 84,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Kia Sedona EX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 131,000 miles · reported Nov 2, 2017
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 taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Air Bags · at 87,000 miles · reported Aug 9, 2017
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 injuries to the neck, lower back, left shoulder, and chest, which did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. The VIN was not available.
Power Train · at 120,000 miles · reported Apr 9, 2016
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
Electrical System · at 180,000 miles · reported Jan 25, 2016
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 was at front drivers front side.I didn't drive the van alday that day.
Electrical System · at 180,000 miles · reported Dec 31, 2015
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 car is totaled can you please let me know the whole van on drivers side is totaled I have no way to go now .

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Kia Sedona EX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Kia Sedona EX: 05V-463 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Kia Sedona EX?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (13 reports), followed by seats (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 84,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.