The 2000 Kia Sportage has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak at the fuel pump cover plate that can ignite and cause a fire if an ignition source is nearby.
The seatbelt recall is the next most pressing concern: the front seatbelt buckles may emit a click that sounds like a successful latch even when the buckle has not engaged properly, meaning the belt can pull free at any time and leave an occupant completely unrestrained in a crash. On the electrical side, the owner's manual included with certain vehicles contains a jump-start diagram that shows the jumper cables connected to the wrong battery terminals, even though the written instructions alongside the diagram are correct. Following the diagram rather than the text risks a reverse-polarity connection, which can cause a battery to arc or rupture and injure anyone standing nearby. There is also a compliance label recall covering vehicles whose certification labels omitted required bilingual text and a portion of the National Safety Mark.
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.
