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2000 KIA Sportage SEAT BELTS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #04V305000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
Risk if Unfixed
THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.
Free Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Other KIA Sportage 2000 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other KIA Sportage Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
6 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2000 KIA Sportage safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY recall for the 2000 KIA Sportage? (Campaign #04V305000)

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT. THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.