Kia Sportage recalls

The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.

Fix: Complete a software update of the engine ECU. The ECU upgrade reduces the initial load caused by the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator during engine startup (cranking acceleration).

• SPORTAGE: 60 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2022 to 14 Jun 2023
• SPORTAGE: 2,922 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2022 to 14 Jun 2023

The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.�

Fix: Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.

20,781 vehicles · built 25 Oct 2018 to 28 Sep 2020

A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.

Fix: The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.

6,996 vehicles · built 10 Aug 2022 to 27 Mar 2023

It has been identified that the pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. This could cause additional injuries during a collision.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tensioner and replace if required.

7,219 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2011 to 21 Nov 2012

The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.

Fix: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

• SPORTAGE: 40,769 vehicles · built 29 May 2007 to 26 Jan 2010
• SPORTAGE: 40,769 vehicles · built 12 Mar 2010 to 19 Sep 2011

It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced.

1,816 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2006 to 25 Oct 2006

It has been identified that the front seatbelts may not latch correctly. This could result in them de-latching during a collision.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both front seatbelt stalks replaced.

6,637 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1998 to 31 May 2000

It has been established that the plastic cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system/hoses causing the engine to overheat and possibly fail.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the engine cooling fan replaced with a modified unit.

2,253 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2002

The parking brake may fail to engage or release without warning due to an incorrectly manufactured parking brake lever locking pawl.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced with a quality assured item.

811 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2005 to 8 May 2003

There is a possibility that the steering intermediate shaft securing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and retorque securing bolts

1,230 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2002 to 30 Apr 2003

The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision.

Fix: Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles.

4,711 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1998