NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Kia Sportage 2WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 237 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #4 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Problem: On certain vehicles, the heat generated by the engine causes repeated bending deformation of the polypropylene cooling fan including its retaining ring, which stresses the polypropylene thereby initiating cracking of the blades. The centrifugal forces generated by the rotation of the blades can cause the cracks to propagate until complete separation occurs.
Risk: Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a fan made of improved material. The recall began on june 11, 2007. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Fuel/propulsion system18 · 45%
Structure9 · 22%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Suspension4 · 10%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Fuel system2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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201413
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage 4x4. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the odor of gasoline was emitted from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that the o-rings failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the o-rings. The…
I purchased the 2002 kia sportage used on october 1, 2013, with 120,000 miles on it. When the temperatures became cool, i started noticing gas fumes in the passenger compartment, and strong smell of gas in the engine compartment in the vicinity of the intake manifold. I started noticing gas dripping from the engine…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. The contact stated that fuel fumes were present in and around the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included…
Just getting in vehicle ready to put on my seat belt it would not tighten nor retract back in so i could try again now the seat belt will not tighten at all it is very unsafe i will get tickted. I bought the vehicle as is. *tr
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.