Vehicle recall 05V120000 · March 29, 2005
2005 Kia Sportage
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Kia recall no. Sc-044.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 29, 2005
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC-044
- Owner notification
- April 13, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,619
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sportage (2005): 2005
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