Recalls ·2006 Kia Sportage 2WD

2006 Kia Sportage 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Kia Sportage 2WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 111 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints111
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 09V130000 · 17 Apr 2009

Problem: Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center 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.

Engine14 · 35%
Air bags11 · 28%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Vehicle speed control4 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Structure4 · 10%
Power train3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20155
20163
20175
20187
201911
20204
20211
20221
20232
20241

From owner complaints

Vehicle stalled while driving on highway at appx. 40 mph. Vehicle did not restart, and will not restart. Mechanics have problem connecting scanners to pmc and effecting repairs. Several scanners, including professional scanners are unable to retrieve vehicle's data. Scanners, says "check connection to vehicle…

Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I was riding down the road and the airbag light came on. Two days later the check engine light came on. My mechanic thinks it is a sensor for the check engine light. Having trouble with covid-19 getting the part, been waiting for over a week. My mechanic has recommended me taking the car to a kia dealer ship with the…

Air bags · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated that the cooling fan failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the blower motor fan wiring had melted. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptom as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v015000 (electrical system). The…

Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. While driving approximately 55 mph, the power seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle, radiator, and timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20004
20012
20023
20053
20061
20072
20083
20093
20102
20116
20125
20133
20143

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Source

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.

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