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2002 Kia Sedona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 Sedona.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2002 Kia Sedona is a VAN that pairs an automatic five‑speed transmission with EPA‑rated fuel economy of 14 city/18 highway/16 combined miles per gallon. It recorded 255 total owner complaints, with the electrical system topping the complaint list and four recalls documented. Relative to the model’s complaint history from 2002 through 2021, the 2002 model year falls below the peak of 385 complaints in 2006 yet remains above the low of eight complaints in 2021, indicating a moderate reliability position for that year.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/18/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.1 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Overall height	68.1 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Curb weight	5895 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 18 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sedona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6–9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2002 EX

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2002	EX 3.5L V6	9.60 sec	17.40 sec	195 hp	FWD
2002	EX 3.5L V6	9.80 sec	17.40 sec	195 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130-138 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53-56 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	51-58 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9-12 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	188 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0-21.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.20 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.08 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	39.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	46.0-50.0 psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	18-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	65-79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

26 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92

26 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Fasteners (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 12,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Timing Belt (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 45,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
At 60,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2002 model inaugurates the first generation with 255 complaints—the highest volume within the 2002–2005 production run—though federal scrutiny actually intensified in 2003 with four investigations and five recalls before trending downward to zero investigations and two recalls by 2005. Owner reports cluster in electrical systems (25 complaints), seat belts (18), and vehicle speed control (16), with the data documenting 20 crash-related and 22 fire-related complaints without specifying root causes. While 2003 exhibits the peak regulatory activity for this generation, the 2002 model still represents the earliest iteration with the most owner-reported issues, suggesting first-year production vulnerabilities that subsequent model years partially ameliorated. Given its status as the debut year carrying the heaviest complaint load and significant safety-related reports within a generation that improved through 2005, this is not the optimal year to purchase; buyers should seek 2004–2005 examples from this generation instead.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

255

Owner complaints

20 involved a crash · 22 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 255 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System25

Seat Belts18

Vehicle Speed Control16

Engine & Engine Cooling15

Service Brakes, Hydraulic14

Visibility13

Structure12

Air Bags12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03V017000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherReported 22/01/2003

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. 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…

05V013000Vehicle Speed Control:CablesReported 19/01/2005

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_BOD055_R1	2021-09-13	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This…
PS539	2018-03-02	Engine And Engine Cooling	PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed…
TSB-GEN085R1	2017-01-18	Equipment	TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…
TSB-GEN085	2016-11-04	Latches/Locks/Linkages	TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…
PS443	2016-04-04	Electrical System	TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2002 Sedona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sedona get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined mpg.