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.
- 1996 Kia Sportage57 complaints
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.