How many recalls does the 2006 KIA SPORTAGE have?

The 2006 KIA SPORTAGE has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2006 KIA SPORTAGE?

The most recent recall was issued on April 17, 2009 and relates to the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2006 KIA SPORTAGE?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2006 KIA SPORTAGE involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2006 KIA SPORTAGE affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2006 KIA SPORTAGE.

2006 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls Canada & USA

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

April 17, 2009

2006 KIA SPORTAGENHTSA Campaign #09V130000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect

HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Safety Risk

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

2006 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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