1999 Kia Sportage Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Kia Sportage. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V305000Jun 24, 2004251,594 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Kia Sportage 1999–2000, Sephia 1999–2000

  Reported issue: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.

  Possible consequence: The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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• 99V325000Nov 19, 199976,986 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Covers: Kia Sportage 1997–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness.

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• 98V222000Sep 15, 199839,656 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Kia Sportage 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles without an anti-lock braking system (abs). The steering intermediate shaft coupling can contact a hydraulic brake pipe causing fluid leakage.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA06007Fuel tank leakageClosed · May 9, 2006
• PE06002Fuel tank leakageClosed · Jan 4, 2006
• RQ03007Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunctionClosed · Oct 14, 2003
• RQ02013Engine stalling post-recallClosed · Oct 18, 2002
• PE02002Windshield wiperClosed · Jan 9, 2002

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