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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNDJF723657122962 · Checked Aug 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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KNDJF723657•••••• 2005 Kia SPORTAGE

That is about average for the 2005 Kia SPORTAGE — 3 complaints per build across 21 builds.

4on this build
55on the model
21builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Fuel System 1 Other 1 Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Apr 2011
The contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor and she observed smoke emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that a wire inside the vehicle on the passenger side caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire with her…
Fuel/propulsion System Sep 2019
The contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. After the fuel tank was filled, the contact had difficulty restarting the vehicle. On one occasion, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 05V212000(fuel system, gasoline), but…
Service Brakes Jan 2019
All brake lights will not turn off, after shutting off car
Fuel System Jun 2005
Received recall notice for fuel leak on 2005 kia sportage. Letter said repair takes two hours. Took vehicle in and after 5 hours, was told they need to order parts and keep vehicle. 2 days later was given a rental car and told it would be a week to get the parts. 9 days after…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNDJF723657122962 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.