2002 Kia Sedona problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (11) · Visibility:windshield (10) · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Kia Sedona model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
108 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment:mechanical 2017-01-18 · TSB-GEN085R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-11-04 · TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Power Train 2013-12-06 · TSBTRA046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair proc
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-21 · Structure:body“the door handles are plastic and eventually broke off on the outside so that opening the doors -all 4- is tricky since only one side of the handle remains in place. the inside door handles have a plastic chrome-looking coating that peels off and has cut our hands several times causing us to need bandages as soon as we run in the front door.…”
2017-03-17 · Structure:body“driver door will not open from the inside or outside.…”
2016-12-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“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.…”
2016-05-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,800,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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.…”
2015-09-16 · Tires“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.…”
2015-08-21 · Seats · 💥 crash“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. before the incident the seats themselves in the rear r…”
2015-02-22 · Engine“i had my camshaft rear plug replaced after in came out and leaked oil everywhere in 2014. now it's come out again doing the same thing. what can i do to keep it from happening again and again. is it the plug or the camshaft that's blowing it out. i can't find any schematic to show me why or what to do. *tr…”
2014-06-24 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 180,000 mi“going down 251 and they were bush hoging and we slowed down and the last one we went by broke the passenger side back window. *tr…”
2014-05-15 · Structure:body:door“both of my front door handles on inside broke completely off exactly the same way only way to get out if my car is to roll window down and open from outside. also sliding door handle same material broke off i feel it is a safety hazard if the windows were to quit working i would have no way out. information redacted pursuant to the freedom …”
2014-03-25 · Electrical System · 127,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sedona. the contact stated that there was a problem with the wiring of the air conditioning and heating units. additionally, the dash lights would not properly illuminate. the power door locks and power windows would also intermittently fail. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagn…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.