2005 Kia Sportage recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2005 Kia Sportage, covering 21,651 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V318000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V212000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V120000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Kia Sportage recalls
How do I check if my 2005 Kia Sportage has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Sportage have?
3, covering parking brake, fuel system, gasoline and electronic stability control.
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