2005 Kia Sportage Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Kia Sportage recalls

Most common 2005 Kia Sportage problems

Problem areas named in the 68 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	15
Structure	8
Electrical System	8
Fuel System, Gasoline	7
Suspension	7
Unknown Or Other	7
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Steering	5
Visibility	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	4

What owners report

2023-11-20, Service Brakes
My ESP button stays on and including the air bag light and I've tried everything trying to turn it off as well as my engine light and my hard parking brake which keeps turning on and won't turn off while driving and it feels harder to press the gas and I lost complete control on the freeway some how but I believe its due to my ESP button, idk much about cars so this is the best way I can describe it, not many cars around on the freeway but I would've died if there was.. the fuel system is always having issues as well amd ive changed it many times but I'm more worried about the fact that I lost control and the fact that when i use my parking break that the car won't hold completely so please

2022-05-09, Unknown Or Other
My 2005 Kia Sportage dropped on the rear drivers side. The rear drivers side rear constant velocity axle fell out when the rear sub-frame separated from the suspension and split apart. This caused the tire and wheel to angle to 45 degrees out from bottom to top. The rust and corrosion caused a complete failure of the sub-frame's ability to hold the rear wheels on. This was at low speed. This is a well maintained vehicle with no other problems, the engine had been replaced 5-6 years ago. The Kia Sportage of this year range is a commonly used car still utilized today. If this had happened at highway speed it would have been a disaster.

2022-03-03, Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body spring broke caused car to keep accelerating. Car would not stop.

2021-03-27, Fuel/Propulsion System
MY KIA SPORTAGE.... STALLED IN MID TRAFFIC LIKE IT LOSSES POWER RIGHT AFTER I. PUT GASOLINE IN THE CAR, ALMOST MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL AND GET IN A WRECK. IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL .AFTER I CONTINUED TO TRY AND REFUEL IT. I NOTICED A RECALL ONLINE ABOUT MY VEHICLE NUT DEALER IS ONLY SAYINH THE RECALL IS ON A FUEL STRAP TI HOLD THE FUEL TANK UP I NEED THIS SAFELY REPAIRED

2019-09-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. AFTER THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED, THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V212000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,991.

2005 Kia Sportage questions

Does the 2005 Kia Sportage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Kia Sportage: Parking Brake; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Sportage?

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (15), Structure (8), Electrical System (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Kia Sportage has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.