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1995 Kia Sportage recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1995 Kia Sportage. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1995 Kia Sportage recalls, newest first

August 16, 2002NHTSA 02V216000189,706 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Owner notification began December 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 11, 1995NHTSA 95V0730001,319 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary
The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.
Consequence
This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 1995 Kia Sportage with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly6
  2. Service brakes6
  3. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
  4. Electrical system › Horn4
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Engine4

Other Kia Sportage years

Other 1995 Kia models

Most recalled 1995 vehicles

  1. 1995 Blue Bird TC2000 (18 recalls)
  2. 1995 Dodge Ram (16 recalls)
  3. 1995 Ford Mustang (15 recalls)
  4. 1995 Honda Accord (14 recalls)
  5. 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (12 recalls)
All of 1995’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1995 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1995 Kia Sportage recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1995 Kia Sportage?
56 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.