Component Record

Kia Sedona 2003 Brakes Problems

29 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2003 Kia Sedona - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V158000Reported April 25, 2003 - 3,375 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,375 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System31 Air Bags25 Engine25 Suspension14 Vehicle Speed Control13 Seat Belts12

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.