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2003 Kia Sedona Air bags Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
15%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
88,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Kia Sedona, 15% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 10 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.

“I bought a used 2003 Kia Sedona with 136000 miles. The day after purchasing the vehicle, the srs indicator light started staying lit on the dash. My mechanic found that the code was b1513, which indicated a problem with the passenger seat belt buckle (female end). They ordered that part new from Kia and replaced it (for a cost of $238). The indicator light did not display for about three weeks when it went on again. This time, the codes were b1511 and b1513, which indicates problems with both the diver and passenger buckles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10574514, filed 2014-03, 136,000 miles

“On april 23 2005 the front end of my 2003 Kia Sedona hit a ford explorer. This accident caused $9,000 in damage to my Kia and sent myself, my husband, and my 2 year old daughter to the hospital. My airbags did not go off, and no one seemed to know why. I would like this investigated.”

NHTSA complaint #10118756, filed 2005-04, 25,000 miles

“My airbag lite has been turning off and on at different times..eg. Lite turns on and is on for about 15 to 20 seconds then turns off. Now, 11/17/2014 when I started to drive it, the light went on and has stayed on ever since when the ignition is on. I wanted to take it to the dealership where I purchased the car new but they are out of business. Today on fox news I head where they are having some trouble with seat belts on different cars. Would like to know what I should do. I love the car and want to keep it. I haven't had any problem with it. It has been great!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10659437, filed 2014-11, 101,934 miles

“Air bags failed to deploy and in my 2003 Kia Sedona van accident, I was almost killed. I am still under the care of several doctors because of problems which developed from the accident. This has become a huge financial burden due to numerous medical bills. I can obtain a copy of the accident report if you would like to have it. I think Kia should have to assume the responsibility for huge amounts of medical bills since safety equipment apparently did not work properly. I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you for your time. Betty dickerson”

NHTSA complaint #10234044, filed 2008-07, 60,000 miles

“Driving a 2003 Kia Sedona approximately 35 MPH when a car made a left turn right in front of us. We hit them almost head on, then were thrown to the right, up over a curb and came to rest against a brick wall. My husband was driving, he sustained cuts to his forehead when he struck the windshield, and yes, we were both properly belted in. He also broke the steering wheel, leaving bruises on his chest. I was in the front passenger seat and sustained a fractured right radois and a fractured left femur, both required surgery to put in plates and screws. …”

NHTSA complaint #10230243, filed 2008-06, 115,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021110%
201925%
2018612%
20171310%
2016196%
2015118%
201438%
201298%
201146%
201026%
200936%
200885%
200796%
20068021%
2005169%
200495%
20032515%
20021910%

Other parts of the 2003 Kia Sedona

Electrical system
29 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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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