The 2000 Kia Sportage has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak at the fuel pump that can ignite and cause a fire if an ignition source is nearby.
The front seatbelt buckles on certain vehicles may not latch properly even when they appear to click into place, meaning the belt can pull free at any time and provide no restraint in a crash. The owner's manual included with these vehicles contains an incorrect jump-start diagram that shows the jumper cables connected to the wrong battery terminals, which can cause injury to anyone performing the jump start. There is also a compliance label recall covering a missing national safety mark and bilingual vehicle type designation.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump outlet spigot on top of the fuel pump cover plate may develop leaks. Leaking fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel pump outlet spigot with an improved version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Front seat belt buckles may click but fail to latch correctly, leaving passengers unrestrained and at risk of the belt pulling free during a collision.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckles with properly functioning ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual jump start diagram shows jumper cables connected to the wrong battery terminals. Following only the diagram could cause incorrect connections, leading to battery rupture from increased internal pressure.
What the fix does
An adhesive label with the correct jump start diagram will be provided to permanently attach to your owner's manual.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The National Safety Mark on the compliance label is missing its outer circle, and the vehicle type isn't shown in both French and English as required.
What the fix does
A correct National Safety Mark will be affixed, and a bilingual label showing the vehicle type in French and English will be added to the compliance label.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
