2002 Daewoo Leganza Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Daewoo Leganza, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Daewoo Leganza
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Daewoo Leganza have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,721 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tire sidewall bubble. Tire first started making noise and vibrating for approx. 400 miles before failure. Had mechanic check and he said it was simply wear. The failure occurred on freeway at 65 miles”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2012 · Tires
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 daewoo leganza. While the vehicle was being serviced at a local auto shop, the technician stated that new camshaft position sensors were needed. The contact called an author”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Daewoo Leganza. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 25–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Daewoo Leganza model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Daewoo Leganza model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Daewoo Leganza | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 Daewoo Leganza | 3 | 118 |
| 2000 Daewoo Leganza | 3 | 220 |
| 2001 Daewoo Leganza | 3 | 128 |
| 2002 Daewoo Leganza | 2 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2002 Daewoo Leganza
How do I know if my 2002 Daewoo Leganza has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Daewoo Leganza; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Daewoo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V357000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Daewoo models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.