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2005 KIA Sportage ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL issues.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #05V120000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Free Fix
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.
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Other KIA Sportage 2005 Recalls

PARKING BRAKE
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
2002
3 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2005 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 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) recall for the 2005 KIA Sportage? (Campaign #05V120000)

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. BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. 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.