The 2003 Kia Sedona has 5 recalls, the most serious being a throttle cable that can freeze in cold weather and stick, preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate unintentionally.
On the wheel side, moisture can build up around the rear hub caps on models with alloy wheels and damage the outer wheel bearing, which can fail without warning and cause a crash. The ABS control module also has a programming error that reduces braking force at speeds below 25 mph, stretching stopping distances and raising the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep between the rubber sleeve and throttle cable. Below freezing, ice can form, causing the throttle to stick and the engine to accelerate without driver input.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the throttle cable rubber sleeve to prevent water intrusion.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
In freezing conditions, water on the throttle cable can freeze during normal operation, causing the cable to resist movement when you release the gas pedal.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the protective sleeve around the throttle cable to prevent water from freezing on it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture collects under the rear hub caps on minivans with alloy wheels, damaging the outer rear wheel bearing.
What the fix does
Dealers replace rear hub caps at no cost. Some vehicles also need rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A programming error in the ABS control module can reduce braking force at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph), causing longer stopping distances.
What the fix does
The dealer will reprogram the ABS control module to correct the programming error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A programming error in the anti-lock braking system control module reduces braking force at speeds below 25 mph, causing longer stopping distances.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock braking system control module to correct the programming error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
