2002 Kia Sedona Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,790miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Kia Sedona, 4% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,790 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10862700, filed 2016-05“Ever since I've owned the Kia Sedona I have not been able to fill the gas tank without fuel spitting back out at me from the filler tube. I'm not topping off the tank, I'm either filling it by holding the fuel nozzle with my hand or using the little catch to hold the fuel nozzle open. The van had a valve replaced by the dealer in the filler tube but this did not fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #767861, filed 2002-09“Dangerous design of fuel tank filling system. Fuel tank filler rubber hose attaches to lower lobe of fuel tank. Hose will contain fuel until tank is nearly empty. Hose is routed below unibody frame rail and is highly susceptible to impact damage from road debris. If hose were to become damaged/dislodged, entire contents of fuel tank could spill. If this happened while vehicle is in forward motion, the fuel could spray onto (large) hot muffler positioned transversley, immediately aft of fuel tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #762819, filed 2002-06“While driving 45 MPH fuel was gushing from vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, fuel line to fuel pump had come off. Clamp had not been securely attached.”
NHTSA complaint #8015838, filed 2002-08“My Kia sodona van at 63,000 miles began to stall after initial start. Engine has to be revved repeatedly to get it to go. Took it in and was told the alternator needed replacing, 400+ dollars and a whole day of waiting it is still not running right, in fact it is worse than before. Was told to bring it back in, may have a fuel problem. Was the alternator even bad?!! Other things continue to break or fall apart on the van. Head supports are broken on two seats, will not stay up. If in a crash would not have the support these are supposed to give! One of the side doors will not close properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10081047, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10021446Apr 1, 2007Throttle position sensor w/ 3.5l engines.
- 10016851Dec 1, 2004Enhanced diagnosis and repair for p0446/p2422.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 10% |
| 2011 | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Kia Sedona
50 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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