Model year guide

2003 Kia Magentis

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Kia Magentis is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 56 on record.

2003 Kia Magentis — representative photo
Representative photo

2003 Kia Magentis at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Kia Magentis recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Kia Magentis.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
185.8 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,153–3,230 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
59.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2003 Kia Magentis — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Magentis. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), road salt can collect in the rear portion of the side members of the subframe and may result in internal corrosion leading to thinning or perforation of the subframe steel. The corrosion may ultimately lead to separatio…

Transport Canada #2009212 · Jul 2009

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, the fuel cut valve at the fuel tank may not close properly. If a vehicle with a defective fuel tank assembly cut valve were to roll over, fuel spillage could occur. Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install an additional fuel cut valve.

Transport Canada #2004182 · Jun 2004

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Kia Magentis

The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima, is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2003 Kia Magentis vehicles on record

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Other Kia Magentis model years

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000

2003 Kia Magentis — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Kia Magentis have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Magentis. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.