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2005 KIA Sportage PARKING BRAKE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for PARKING BRAKE issues.

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PARKING BRAKE Safety Recalls

Critical #05V318000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

PARKING BRAKE

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Risk if Unfixed
THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Free Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Other KIA Sportage 2005 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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 PARKING BRAKE recall for the 2005 KIA Sportage? (Campaign #05V318000)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED. THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.