2003 Kia Sedona Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Sedona. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Kia Sedona 2003–2005
Reported issue: On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
Possible consequence: This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- WheelsCovers: Kia Sedona 2003–2005
Reported issue: On certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
Possible consequence: Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on june 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Kia Sedona 2002–2003
Reported issue: On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
Possible consequence: This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable free of charge. Vehicles produced from march 20, 2001 through november 7, 2001 will have a guide clip installed on the throttle body assembly in order to ensure that the tension force cable does not move out of position. Vehicles manufactured beginning on november 8, 2001…
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/moduleCovers: Kia Sedona 2003
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, there was a programming error in the anti-lock braking system (abs) electronic control module logic. The programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds below 25 mph, which could result in increased stopping distances.
Possible consequence: Such increased stopping distances could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the control module. Owner notification began may 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA investigations
- EA08017Steering intermediate shaft bindingClosed · Aug 28, 2008
- PE08033Steering bindingClosed · Apr 28, 2008
- PE05035Electrical fireClosed · Jun 28, 2005
- PE04067Throttle cable bindingClosed · Sep 24, 2004
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.