Vehicle recall 03V158000 · April 25, 2003
2003 Kia Sedona
On certain passenger vehicles, there was a programming error in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) electronic control module logic.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Kia recall no. SC032. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 2003
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC032
- Owner notification
- May 19, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,375
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sedona (2003): 2003
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