1996 KIA Sportage Recalls

Recalls Found

All Recalls

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

NHTSA 02V216000

Report Date

16/08/2002

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy / Corrective Action

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION.

NHTSA 96V131000

Report Date

15/07/1996

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.

NHTSA 97V234000

Report Date

17/12/1997

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 1996 KIA Sportage have?

The 1996 KIA Sportage currently has 3 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 1996 KIA Sportage recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 1996 KIA Sportage vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 1996 KIA Sportage has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.