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2005 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 2005 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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2005 Kia Sportage recalls, newest first

July 8, 2005NHTSA 05V3180003,672 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 2005NHTSA 05V21200010,360 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 29, 2005NHTSA 05V1200007,619 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 2005 Kia Sportage with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags11
  2. Fuel system8
  3. Electrical system7
  4. Unknown or other7
  5. Fuel/propulsion system6

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Other 2005 Kia models

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Questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, fuel system, gasoline, electronic stability 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 2005 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 2005 Kia Sportage?
68 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.