2005 Kia Sportage Technical Service Bulletins

40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Kia Sportage. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11017172Apr 17, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the…
• 11000787May 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
• 10226555Nov 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
• 10201529Sep 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly.
• 10133188Mar 26, 2018Fuel system. TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - FUEL TANK STRAP REPLACEMENT (PI1801) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007MY Sportage vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2004 through April 25, 2007. Although there have been no customer complaints about the fuel tank straps on the affected vehicles, Kia has decided to do a Product Improvement campaign to replace those straps…
• 10133187Mar 26, 2018Equipment. QA - Listing of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding the Product Improvement Program.
• 10133186Mar 26, 2018Fuel system. OWNER LETTER - included in the Dealer Notification Package - This document notifies the owners of the Product Improvement Program to replace the fuel tank straps on their vehicles.
• 10133185Mar 26, 2018Fuel system. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - Advises the Dealer Service Manager of the new Product Improvement Program to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007MY Sportage vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2004 through April 25, 2007. Although there have been no customer complaints about the fuel tank straps on the affected vehicles, Kia has decided to do a Product Improvement campaign to replace those straps. The…
• 10133184Mar 26, 2018Fuel system. DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - Advises the Dealer Principal of the new Product Improvement Program to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007MY Sportage vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2004 through April 25, 2007. Although there have been no customer complaints about the fuel tank straps on the affected vehicles, Kia has decided to do a Product Improvement campaign to replace those straps. The improved…
• 10133170Mar 2, 2018Engine cooling. PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
• 10109812Jan 18, 2017Equipment. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking…
• 10109777Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
• 10183431Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones.
• 10055496Jun 4, 2014Body and structure. Some kia sportage models vehicles are affected by corrosion which needs anti corrosion protection. 06/04/14
• 10109639Apr 30, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Q AND A - SC104 ? 2005-2010 MY Sportage - Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service Campaign
• 10109638Apr 30, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to add additional anti-corrosion wax and undercoating to the underbody of certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles.
• 10109637Apr 30, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles produced from June 24, 2004 through January 26, 2010, to add additional anti-corrosion materials to the vehicle underbody.
• 10109636Apr 30, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the vehicle underbody on certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles, manufactured from June 24, 2004 through January 26, 2010.
• 10109629Apr 30, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC104) - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti-corrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components on some Sportage (KM) vehicles, built from June 24, 2004 through January 26, 2010.
• 10060662Nov 15, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10090009Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Pitstop: water leak from sunroof glass - some sportage km vehicles built before december 17, 2007 may exhibit a water leak due to poor sealing at the sunroof glass to sunroof glass seal. To adjust the sunroof glass, use this procedure as described.
• 10034495Sep 1, 2010Body and structure. Kia: application of additional anticorrosion treatment for rear floor members. Provides information relating to certain vehicles for procedure to apply additional anticorrosion protection to the rear floor side and cross members.
• 10033673Jan 1, 2010Electrical system, Equipment. Kia: ecm upgrade-dtc p0130 and p0150 on 2.7l engine equipped. Provides information related to a ecm software upgrade of some model year 2005-2006 vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with ecm (electronic control module) system related dtcs.
• 10031946Aug 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: vehicles with 4wd system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4wd coupling while driving between 12-37mph. The cause of this condition may be the internal part of the 4wd coupling assembly is binding due to a possible damaged roller bearing.
• 10026726Aug 28, 2008Brakes, Exterior lighting. Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models.
• 10024714Mar 1, 2008Seats. Sportage (km) passive occupant detection system information - this bulletin provides system information related to sportage (km) models regarding passive occupant detection system (pods) produced from 10/28/2004.
• 10023626Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) for p0123 (throttle position sensor / switch (a) circuit high input).
• 10022199Jun 1, 2007Engine cooling. Muffler pipe drain ice accumulation in very low climate conditions may cause a no start engine.
• 10021561Jan 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn.
• 10020044Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. The engine hesitates at times and/or maf sensor codes are stored. This condition may affect vehicles produced through 4-21-2005. Inspect the maf sensor hose clamps for proper type, and torque value.
• 10017955Nov 1, 2005Electronic stability control. Service campaign - esp (electronic stability program) reprogramming.
• 10016138Jul 1, 2005Tires. Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) exciter. 2006 kia sportage
• 10015250May 1, 2005Fuel system. Safety recall campaign. Fuel may leak past an o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank causing the engine to stall when coming to a stop; hard to fill gas tank; and fuel leaking from the evaporative air filter inlet.
• 10015249Apr 1, 2005Electronic stability control. Deceleration when driving or turning due to the sensitivity of the esp logic. These vehicle's esp software logic must be reprogrammed to avoid this sensitivity of operation. Recall campaign - esp reprogramming.
• 10019285Feb 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Fog lights - circuit modification.
• 10016737Jan 1, 2005Other or unknown. Techline faqs. Kia technician times. Volume 8, issue 4.
• 10015318Jan 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield adhesive spot removal.
• 10015317Jan 1, 2005Equipment. New special service tool (sst) kit.
• 10013791Sep 20, 2004Equipment. New sportage training.
• 10015749Jan 1, 2004Engine cooling. New name & maintenance schedule for evap canister vent filter. Kia technician times.

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