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1999 Kia Sportage recalls

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

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

For the 1999 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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1999 Kia Sportage recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 24, 2004NHTSA 04V305000251,594 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 19, 1999NHTSA 99V32500076,986 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 15, 1998NHTSA 98V22200039,656 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 284 complaints about the 1999 Kia Sportage with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
27
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
1

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes47
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline42
  3. Fuel system42
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system19
  5. Gasoline16

Other Kia Sportage years

Other 1999 Kia models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

  1. 1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
  2. 1999 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
  4. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
  5. 1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)
All of 1999’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1999 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seat belts, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1999 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 1999 Kia Sportage?
284 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.