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Recall campaign96V131000

Recall 96V131000: 1996 Kia Sportage

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Report received
Jul 15, 1996
Manufacturer
Kia motors america, inc.
Potentially affected
693vehicles
Model years
1996

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

The accelerator pedal assembly could bind or stick during operation.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause the accelerator to hold the throttle partially open, resulting in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.