The 2002 Kia Sportage has 2 recalls, both addressing the same defect: the plastic cooling fan can develop cracks from engine heat and centrifugal force until a blade breaks free, sending fragments into the engine bay and raising the risk of personal injury.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine heat causes the plastic cooling fan and its ring to bend repeatedly, cracking the fan blades. Spinning blades can spread cracks until pieces break off, risking injury.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the entire cooling fan blade assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Engine heat causes the plastic cooling fan to bend and crack repeatedly. As the fan spins, cracks can grow until pieces break off completely.
What the fix does
The cooling fan will be replaced with one made from improved material.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
