2002 Kia Sedona Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 10%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Kia Sedona, 10% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag light was illuminating intermittently - took to dealership for diagnostic in 2010. Kia dealership in turnersville said that light illuminating was normal and no issue. I recently had timing chain replaced by same dealership - different tech. This time they said that the light meant the airbags would not deploy in an accident! They said repairs would not be covered! I am furious.”
NHTSA complaint #10483838, filed 2012-11, 90,000 miles“Driving home and a deer jumped out in front of my van and I hit the deer and totaled my van bad where the air bags should of went off but it didn't now there's a light on the dash that looks like a guy sitting in a seat with a belt on and an air bag in front of it.”
NHTSA complaint #10553509, filed 2013-11, 187,376 miles“4 months ago my alternator went, taking with it my entire electrical system. After everything was fixed by the repair shop of my choice, the airbag light was still on and could not be reset because Kia will not release the codes to do so. I took it to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and $90 later simply reset the codes to clear the light. Now I find myself with the light on again, and my 2002 Kia Sedona at the dealership to find out why. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201779, filed 2007-09, 84,000 miles“While driving 50 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy, and seat belt broke. According to the consumer the seat belt retractor did not lock during the event. Driver sustained neck injuries during the rollover crash. The back seat had become dislodged during the accident. Recall#03v135000.”
NHTSA complaint #10050280, filed 2004-03, 19,000 miles“In 11/04 my ABS lights went on in my 02 Kia Sedona. I took the van to get new brakes and was told that I needed to take it to the dealership because the ABS sensor was broken in pieces on the driver side wheels. In 8/05 my air bag light came on in the dash and stayed on. Before I could get my car in to dealership, I was driving home from work in early 9/05 going ove an overpass when my car just died and lost all power. I was told that my master flow sensor went bad and needed a new one (warranty). …”
NHTSA complaint #10145225, filed 2005-12Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 80 | 21% |
| 2005 | 16 | 9% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 25 | 15% |
| 2002 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Kia Sedona
50 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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