2005 Kia Sportage Recall List
3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia Sportage, affecting brakes and fuel system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Jul 8, 2005
- Owner complaints
- 68
All 2005 Kia Sportage recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 05V318000Jul 8, 2005Brakes3,672 vehicles
Parking brake
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 05V212000May 3, 2005Fuel System10,360 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
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 05V120000Mar 29, 2005Brakes7,619 vehicles
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Sportage have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Kia Sportage, covering brakes and fuel system.
- Are 2005 Kia Sportage recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2005 Kia Sportage?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 05V318000, reported Jul 8, 2005, concerning the brakes.