NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Kia Sportage 4WD; the most frequently affected component is parking brake. Owners filed 68 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #5 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline — StorageCampaign 05V212000 · 03 May 2005
Problem: 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.
Electronic stability control — Automatic (asc)Campaign 05V120000 · 29 Mar 2005
Problem: 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.
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.
Air bags8 · 20%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Structure6 · 15%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Suspension5 · 12%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Air bag light came on and has remained on every since. No accidents involved. Based on another complaint i seen, must be a factory fault. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. The contact stated that the air bag lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seat belt buckle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
My ESP button stays on and including the air bag light and I've tried everything trying to turn it off as well as my engine light and my hard parking brake which keeps turning on and won't turn off while driving and it feels harder to press the gas and I lost complete control on the freeway some how but I believe its…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. While refueling the vehicle, the fuel pump continued to click off as if the vehicle were full. The failure recurred on several occasions. On one occasion, while refueling, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed…
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.