2000 Kia Sportage Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 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.

  Full campaign details →

• 00V205000Jul 27, 200066,482 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Kia Sportage 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicle. These vehicles were distributed with owners manuals with an incorrect jump start diagram. The written instructions for jump starting are accurate. However, the diagram depicts the jumper cables attached to the wrong polarity terminals. If the diagram were followed without reference to the instructions, the resulting improper connections could cause the battery to rupture…

  Possible consequence: This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.

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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
• DP02006Vehicle rolloverClosed · Jun 5, 2002

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