Recall 05V120000: 2005 Kia Sportage

Report received

Mar 29, 2005

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

7,619vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Kia Sportage68 complaints