Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (12.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 · 12.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 20 · 12.3% | not available | — |
| Tires | 9 · 5.5% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 · 5.5% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 · 4.9% | Recalled | Recall 03V158000 |
| Seat Belts | 7 · 4.3% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 163 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 05V329000 · 2005 · reported 07/20/2005
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 05V232000 · 2005 · reported 05/19/2005
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 05V013000 · 2005 · reported 01/19/2005
THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V158000 · 2003 · reported 04/25/2003
SUCH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SEDONA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10264364 — filed 04/07/2009 · AIR BAGS
“: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP…”NHTSA complaint 10171887 — filed 10/26/2006 · AIR BAGS
“SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10057556 — filed 02/04/2004 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 20 of 163 NHTSA complaints (12.3%), followed by electrical system (20), tires (9), engine and engine cooling (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
163 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 21 involved a fire, and 24 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 05V329000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
