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2005 Kia Sportage Recalls & Safety Report

3 open recalls

The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2005 Kia Sportage. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

PARKING BRAKE Critical safety

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.

Risk: THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

NHTSA campaign # 05V318000 · Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · Reported: 2005-07-08 · Brakes

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Critical safety

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.

Risk: THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT WILL BE HARD TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND EXTERNAL FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE AIR FILTER INLET. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

NHTSA campaign # 05V212000 · Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · Reported: 2005-05-03 · Engine/Fuel

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) Critical safety

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.

Risk: BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

NHTSA campaign # 05V120000 · Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · Reported: 2005-03-29

Recall summary

This 2005 Kia Sportage has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.

By affected component

  • PARKING BRAKE — 1 recall
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE — 1 recall
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) — 1 recall

By severity

  • Critical safety — 3

Most recent recall reported: 2005-07-08.

Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sportage have open recalls?

Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2005 Kia Sportage. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?

This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.

Who pays for a recall repair?

Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.

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