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1996 Kia Sportage recalls

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

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

For the 1996 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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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1996 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

July 15, 1996NHTSA 96V131000693 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary
The accelerator pedal assembly could bind or stick during operation.
Consequence
This condition can cause the accelerator to hold the throttle partially open, resulting in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 1996 Kia Sportage with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
27
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes23
  2. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
  3. Air bags › Frontal9
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline8
  5. Power train › Automatic transmission4

Other Kia Sportage years

Other 1996 Kia models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, latches/locks/linkages, vehicle speed control. 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 1996 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 1996 Kia Sportage?
57 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.