IllustrationCONSUMER STATES THAT MUFFLER IS NOISY, GAS TANK AND FUEL PUMP ARE BEING REPLACED. *TT
1999 Kia Sportage
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Sportage years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Kia Sportage are substantially higher than the model-year median of 122.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Sportage years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
1025–50K
2150–75K
1375–100K
17100–150K
7150K+
71 reports with mileage · 213 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
27 crash reports3 fire reports12 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
79 reportsI HAVE TO WARM MY CAR UP AT LEAST 35 MINUTES SO THAT IT WILL NOT STOP AT RAILCROSSINGS, STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. I F I DO NOT CONTINUE TO RUN MY HEATER IN THE CAR ON WARM THE PROBLEM WILL START AGAIN WHEN I MAKE A STOP OR SLOW DOWN. WHEN I LEAVE WORK IN THE AFTERNOON, I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE SAME PROCESS. I HAVE TAKEN M…
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I HAVE TO WARM MY CAR UP AT LEAST 35 MINUTES SO THAT IT WILL NOT STOP AT RAILCROSSINGS, STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. I F I DO NOT CONTINUE TO RUN MY HEATER IN THE CAR ON WARM THE PROBLEM WILL START AGAIN WHEN I MAKE A STOP OR SLOW DOWN. WHEN I LEAVE WORK IN THE AFTERNOON, I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE SAME PROCESS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY CLAIM THEY CANNOT GET THE CAR TO DO THE THINGS I REPORTED. FRANKLY I DON'T THINK THEY EVEN DRIVE THE CAR OUT OF THE SERVICE AREA TO SEE IF THERE IS ACTUALLY A PROBLEM. I REALLY HATE HAVING TO PAY MONEY AND GET NO RESULTS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE TRYING A CAR I'VE ONLY HAD 29 MONTHS. I LIVE IN A TOWN WHERE 5-6 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED BY THE TRAIN. I HAVE TO CROSS THE TRACKS TO GO TO WORK AND I'M AFRAID ONE DAY THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN TO ME IF I CAN' T GET THIS PROBLEM REMEDIED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY RECALL 99V325000/ ENGINE STALLING. HOWEVER, WHEN SHE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO HAVE DEFECT CORRECTED, SHE WAS INFORMED NO SERVICE WOULD BE PERFORMED UNTIL MECHANIC COULD VERIFY THAT VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE DOES …
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CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY RECALL 99V325000/ ENGINE STALLING. HOWEVER, WHEN SHE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO HAVE DEFECT CORRECTED, SHE WAS INFORMED NO SERVICE WOULD BE PERFORMED UNTIL MECHANIC COULD VERIFY THAT VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE DOES STALL INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CANNOT LEAVE VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK
DEALERSHIP REPLACED FRONT/RIGHT AND FRONT/LEFT BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS TWICE, JULY 2000 AT 15,000 MILES AND AUGUST 2001 AT 28,000 MILES. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR. *AK VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, DEALER TIGHTENED DRAIN PLUG. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO AN INTERNAL STARTER FAILURE. E…
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DEALERSHIP REPLACED FRONT/RIGHT AND FRONT/LEFT BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS TWICE, JULY 2000 AT 15,000 MILES AND AUGUST 2001 AT 28,000 MILES. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR. *AK VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, DEALER TIGHTENED DRAIN PLUG. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO AN INTERNAL STARTER FAILURE. EVAPORATOR DRAIN HOSE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ON THE FLOOR. *JB
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TIRES, NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS GIVEN.*JB
THE VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHEN STARTING IN THE MORNING. FIRST, SAID IT WAS END PLAY IN THE CRANK THEN THE WATER PUMP, THEN ITS THE ALTERNATER THEN THEY REPLACE THE VALVE. AFTER ALL THIS THE CAUSE WAS THE HYDRAULICS ARE BLEEDING DOWN AND THAT WAS THE TICKING NOISE COMES AND IT WAS ON RECALL 98V-222.THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE SHOP SEVER…
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THE VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHEN STARTING IN THE MORNING. FIRST, SAID IT WAS END PLAY IN THE CRANK THEN THE WATER PUMP, THEN ITS THE ALTERNATER THEN THEY REPLACE THE VALVE. AFTER ALL THIS THE CAUSE WAS THE HYDRAULICS ARE BLEEDING DOWN AND THAT WAS THE TICKING NOISE COMES AND IT WAS ON RECALL 98V-222.THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS. *YH
NO RECALL NOTICE #99V325000 WAS RECEIVED ON VEHICLE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE. LATER, FOUND THERE WAS RECALL. TOOK VEHICLE BACK. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER REPAIRS FOR ENGINE STALLING WILL NOT BE DONE DUE VEHICLE NOT PURCHASED AT THAT DEALER.*AK ABS LOCKED UP AND CAUSED CONSUM…
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NO RECALL NOTICE #99V325000 WAS RECEIVED ON VEHICLE. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE. LATER, FOUND THERE WAS RECALL. TOOK VEHICLE BACK. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER REPAIRS FOR ENGINE STALLING WILL NOT BE DONE DUE VEHICLE NOT PURCHASED AT THAT DEALER.*AK ABS LOCKED UP AND CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT A DEER, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *SLC
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO INFORMED HER THERE WERE NO RECALLS, HOWEVER CONSUMER LATER FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL, 99V325, DEALER WOULD NOT COMPLETE REPAIRS DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING PURCHASED THERE. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE PULLED IN THE LEFT HAND LANE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE. …
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CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO INFORMED HER THERE WERE NO RECALLS, HOWEVER CONSUMER LATER FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL, 99V325, DEALER WOULD NOT COMPLETE REPAIRS DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING PURCHASED THERE. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE PULLED IN THE LEFT HAND LANE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE. *SLC
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR A FEW SECONDS, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $150.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS UNDER 3000 MILES AND DID NO…
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PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR A FEW SECONDS, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $150.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS UNDER 3000 MILES AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE WAS A FEE INVOLVED, ONCE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION HE THEN WENT BACK TO HAVE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED, CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP DID NOT GET TO VEHICLE UNTIL 4:00PM THAT EVENING IN WHICH VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF AT 9:00AM HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS NEVER WORKED ON AND SUBSEQUENTLY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. *JB
Official recalls
304V305000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Jun 24, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
99V325000 · Electrical System:wiring
Nov 19, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE C123 AND C124 CONNECTORS CAN BE PUT UNDER TENSION BY MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINE, THUS PULLING THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS, LOOSENING THEM AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CIRCUIT CONTINUITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SPRING CLIPS TO LOCK THE CONNECTORS TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, THE DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SOLDER A SPLICE IN THE WIRE HARNESS.
98V222000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Sep 15, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
8EA06007 · Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 9, 2006 · Closed Nov 30, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.REVIEW OF THE WARRANTY DATA REVEALED ELEVATED TANK LEAKAGE EXPERIENCE IN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 1999 TO OCTOBER 2000.ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS IDENTIFIED MULTIPLE CAUSES AND ORIGINS OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE.THE MAJORITY OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVE NON-SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE WHERE MORE THAN ONE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT WAS REPLACED.ODI'S ANALYSIS FOCUSED ON LEAKS OCCURRING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK DUE TO CORROSIVE FAILURE CAUSED BY DISRUPTION OF THE PROTECTIVE PVC COATING.THE ANALYSISINDICATES THAT SUCH LEAKS ARE RARE AND DO NOT SHOW EVIDENCE OF AN INCREASING TREND. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.
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Fuel System, Gasoline
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.REVIEW OF THE WARRANTY DATA REVEALED ELEVATED TANK LEAKAGE EXPERIENCE IN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 1999 TO OCTOBER 2000.ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS IDENTIFIED MULTIPLE CAUSES AND ORIGINS OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE.THE MAJORITY OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVE NON-SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE WHERE MORE THAN ONE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT WAS REPLACED.ODI'S ANALYSIS FOCUSED ON LEAKS OCCURRING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK DUE TO CORROSIVE FAILURE CAUSED BY DISRUPTION OF THE PROTECTIVE PVC COATING.THE ANALYSISINDICATES THAT SUCH LEAKS ARE RARE AND DO NOT SHOW EVIDENCE OF AN INCREASING TREND. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.REVIEW OF THE WARRANTY DATA REVEALED ELEVATED TANK LEAKAGE EXPERIENCE IN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 1999 TO OCTOBER 2000.ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS IDENTIFIED MULTIPLE CAUSES AND ORIGINS OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE.THE MAJORITY OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVE NON-SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE WHERE MORE THAN ONE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT WAS REPLACED.ODI'S ANALYSIS FOCUSED ON LEAKS OCCURRING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK DUE TO CORROSIVE FAILURE CAUSED BY DISRUPTION OF THE PROTECTIVE PVC COATING.THE ANALYSISINDICATES THAT SUCH LEAKS ARE RARE AND DO NOT SHOW EVIDENCE OF AN INCREASING TREND. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.REVIEW OF THE WARRANTY DATA REVEALED ELEVATED TANK LEAKAGE EXPERIENCE IN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 1999 TO OCTOBER 2000.ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS IDENTIFIED MULTIPLE CAUSES AND ORIGINS OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE.THE MAJORITY OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVE NON-SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE WHERE MORE THAN ONE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT WAS REPLACED.ODI'S ANALYSIS FOCUSED ON LEAKS OCCURRING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK DUE TO CORROSIVE FAILURE CAUSED BY DISRUPTION OF THE PROTECTIVE PVC COATING.THE ANALYSISINDICATES THAT SUCH LEAKS ARE RARE AND DO NOT SHOW EVIDENCE OF AN INCREASING TREND. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.
PE06002 · Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened Jan 4, 2006 · Closed May 9, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
ON JANUARY 4, 2006, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE STEEL FUEL STORAGE TANK IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2000 KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLES.ODI SENT A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER ON JANUARY 25, 2006 REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AND OTHER KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLES.ODI IS AWARE OF 40 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS THAT ALLEGE FUEL STORAGE TANK LEAKAGE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURER DATA INDICATES THAT ALLEGED FUEL LEAKAGE AT OR NEAR THE STORAGE TANK MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT FAILURE MODES INVOLVING THE FUEL CONTAINMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.KIA HAS IDENTIFIED CORROSION AS A PRIMARY CAUSAL FACTOR RELATED TO FUEL STORAGE TANK COMPLAINTS AND CONTINUED FUEL SYSTEM PART SALES.ACCORDING TO KIA, FUEL TANK CORROSION CLAIMS RELATED TO LEAKAGE CAN BE DIVIDED INTO TWO CATEGORIES: LOWER TANK CLAIMS ASSOCIATED WITH EXTERIOR CORROSION DUE TO DISRUPTION OF THE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PROTECTIVE COATING AND UPPER TANK CLAIMS ASSOCIATED WITH CORROSION AT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT MOUNTING PLATE AREA.THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED FUEL TANK CORROSION RESULTING IN LEAKAGE IS ONGOING.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA06-007) TO FURTHER STUDY THE FREQUENCY, SCOPE, AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.
EA04007 · Seat Belt Buckle False Latch/malfunction
Opened Feb 27, 2004 · Closed Jul 26, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
THE MANUFACTURER HAS INITIATED A SAFETY RELATED CAMPAIGN TO RECALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR CORRECTION OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DEFECT.THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS/BUCKLES.THIS SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN ASSIGNED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO. 04V305.
RQ03007 · Seat Belt Buckle False Latch/malfunction
Opened Oct 14, 2003 · Closed Feb 27, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
INFORMATION RECEIVED AND ANALYZED DURING THIS RQ DISCLOSED THAT MY 1999 AND 2000 KIA SEPHIA AND SPORTAGE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH MODIFIED VERSIONS OF THE SAME SAFETY BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY AS THOSE RECALLED IN CAMPAIGN NO. 02V-216.THESE LATCH ASSEMBLIES WERE IDENTIFIED AS TYPE A97. ODI ANALYSES INDICATE A CONTINUING TREND OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS FOLLOWING A SERIES OF DESIGN MODIFICATIONS MADE BY KIA TO IMPROVE THE A97 LATCH ASSEMBLY.MY 2001 AND 2002 SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH ASSEMBLIES (TYPE DB-6 OR AUTOLIV) AND EXHIBIT A MUCH LOWER COMPLAINT COUNT.THIS RQ HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN EA IN ORDER TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TYPE A97 LATCH ASSEMBLIES.
RQ02013 · Engine Stalling POST-RECALL
Opened Oct 18, 2002 · Closed Sep 2, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring; Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood; Engine And Engine Cooling
RQ02-013 WAS OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND ADEQUACY OF RECALL 99V-325, WHICH INVOLVED MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS (HARNESS).VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER THE RECALL POPULATION HAVE SHOWN NO SIGNS OF A DEFECT TREND.THE MAJORITY OF RECALL REMEDY FAILURES IDENTIFIED WERE REPAIRED WITHIN ONE DAY OF THE INITIAL WORK.SUBSEQUENT FAILURE EXPERIENCE IS MINIMAL (249/55,548 VEHICLES REMEDIED).FIELD DATA SHOW NO INDICATION OF AN ONGOING CONCERN: OF 627 POST-RECALL STALLING-RELATED WIRE HARNESS WARRANTY REPAIRS, ONLY SEVEN OCCURRED IN 2003.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS SALESHAVE DECLINED SINCE 2001.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF TWELVE POTENTIALLY RELEVANT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS SINCE 2001.UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED.THE RECALL QUERY IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
RQ02-013 WAS OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND ADEQUACY OF RECALL 99V-325, WHICH INVOLVED MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS (HARNESS).VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER THE RECALL POPULATION HAVE SHOWN NO SIGNS OF A DEFECT TREND.THE MAJORITY OF RECALL REMEDY FAILURES IDENTIFIED WERE REPAIRED WITHIN ONE DAY OF THE INITIAL WORK.SUBSEQUENT FAILURE EXPERIENCE IS MINIMAL (249/55,548 VEHICLES REMEDIED).FIELD DATA SHOW NO INDICATION OF AN ONGOING CONCERN: OF 627 POST-RECALL STALLING-RELATED WIRE HARNESS WARRANTY REPAIRS, ONLY SEVEN OCCURRED IN 2003.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS SALESHAVE DECLINED SINCE 2001.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF TWELVE POTENTIALLY RELEVANT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS SINCE 2001.UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED.THE RECALL QUERY IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT.
Electrical System:wiring
RQ02-013 WAS OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND ADEQUACY OF RECALL 99V-325, WHICH INVOLVED MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS (HARNESS).VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER THE RECALL POPULATION HAVE SHOWN NO SIGNS OF A DEFECT TREND.THE MAJORITY OF RECALL REMEDY FAILURES IDENTIFIED WERE REPAIRED WITHIN ONE DAY OF THE INITIAL WORK.SUBSEQUENT FAILURE EXPERIENCE IS MINIMAL (249/55,548 VEHICLES REMEDIED).FIELD DATA SHOW NO INDICATION OF AN ONGOING CONCERN: OF 627 POST-RECALL STALLING-RELATED WIRE HARNESS WARRANTY REPAIRS, ONLY SEVEN OCCURRED IN 2003.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS SALESHAVE DECLINED SINCE 2001.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF TWELVE POTENTIALLY RELEVANT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS SINCE 2001.UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED.THE RECALL QUERY IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT.
Engine And Engine Cooling
RQ02-013 WAS OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND ADEQUACY OF RECALL 99V-325, WHICH INVOLVED MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS (HARNESS).VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER THE RECALL POPULATION HAVE SHOWN NO SIGNS OF A DEFECT TREND.THE MAJORITY OF RECALL REMEDY FAILURES IDENTIFIED WERE REPAIRED WITHIN ONE DAY OF THE INITIAL WORK.SUBSEQUENT FAILURE EXPERIENCE IS MINIMAL (249/55,548 VEHICLES REMEDIED).FIELD DATA SHOW NO INDICATION OF AN ONGOING CONCERN: OF 627 POST-RECALL STALLING-RELATED WIRE HARNESS WARRANTY REPAIRS, ONLY SEVEN OCCURRED IN 2003.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS SALESHAVE DECLINED SINCE 2001.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF TWELVE POTENTIALLY RELEVANT CONSUMER COMPLAINTS SINCE 2001.UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT JUSTIFIED.THE RECALL QUERY IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT.
PE02002 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Jan 9, 2002 · Closed Aug 7, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
No summary supplied.
EA00018 · Turn Sighal
Opened Jun 29, 2000 · Closed Jul 29, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
There is no summary currently available
PE00004 · Turn Signal, Traffic Safety Hazard
Opened Jan 13, 2000 · Closed Jun 29, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
ALLEGE THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE TRUN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.THIS FAILURE INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH DUE TO OPERATOR DISTRACTION AND DUE TO OTHER VEHICLES BEING UNINFORMED OF THE OPERATOR'S INTENTIONS.