2005 Kia Sportage Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 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.

• 05V318000Jul 8, 20053,672 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake
  Covers: Kia Sportage 2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 05V212000May 3, 200510,360 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: Kia Sportage 2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 05V120000Mar 29, 20057,619 vehicles potentially affected
  Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)
  Covers: Kia Sportage 2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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