2003 Kia Kia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Parking Brake:indicator Light 2008-08-28 · KT-2008082201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
What owners report
2004-11-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the vehicle's brakes did not function properly. *nm the consumer had to press the brake all the way to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the brakes made a deep drum like noise that lasted for a few minutes until the brakes started to react normally. *tc *jb…”
2003-11-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 800 mi“while driving , the engine light illuminated and the brake pedal went to the floor. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the engine coils burned out. *ak engine problems with o-ring leaking gas into the air vents. *la *jb …”
2003-01-24 · Exterior Lighting“consumer stated that while driving and without warning the consumer is unable to use high beams. dealer notified. ts…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.