Does the 2002 Kia Sedona have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, seats, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Kia Sedona recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Kia Sedona?

198 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Kia Sedona recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Kia Sedona. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kia been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kia dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2002 Kia Sedona recalls, newest first

January 19, 2005NHTSA 05V01300089,238 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary: On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
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, already have the extended guide, which accomplishes the same objective. The recall began March 21, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 3, 2003NHTSA 03V1350004,276 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Mid/rear assembly

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the second and third row seat strikers installed on the vehicle floor pan have been improperly heat treated and could break in a crash.
Consequence: This could result in injuries to occupants of these seats.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat strikers. Owner notification began April 25, 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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 22, 2003NHTSA 03V01700021,248 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary: Certain mini vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the second and third seat belt buckle anchor bolts do not comply with the standards.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle anchor bolts. Owner notification began February 24, 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 198 complaints about the 2002 Kia Sedona with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 17
Fires reported: 13
Injuries reported: 20
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Service brakes29
Electrical system21
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator15
Air bags12
Power train › Automatic transmission12

Other Kia Sedona years

Other 2002 Kia models

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Kia Sedona have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, seats, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Kia Sedona recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Kia Sedona?: 198 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.