NHTSA Recall Check

1996 Kia Sportage Recalls

NHTSA reports 3 open safety recalls for the 1996 Kia Sportage. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 1996 Kia Sportage

02V216000Reported 16/08/2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Source: NHTSA campaign 02V216000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

96V131000Reported 15/07/1996

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Summary

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Source: NHTSA campaign 96V131000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

97V234000Reported 17/12/1997

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.

Consequence

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.

Source: NHTSA campaign 97V234000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

See 1996 Kia Sportage prices →

Verified buyer transactions, not estimates.

Kia VIN decoder →

Decode any Kia VIN free.

How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific Kia Sportage by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized Kia dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

Buying a 1996 Kia Sportage?

See what real buyers paid for this exact year and model on CarWhere — verified from actual deal sheets, not dealer ads.

Browse Kia Sportage Prices