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2005 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Kia Sportage

Airbags
11Other
9Electrical
8Fuel System
7Suspension
6Engine
5Structure
5Steering
5Speed Control
3Brakes
3Visibility
3

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

05V318000

PARKING BRAKE

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEV...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 18, 2019SERVICE BRAKESALL BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF, AFTER SHUTTING OFF CAR.
Nov 15, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT APPRO...
Jul 18, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES O...

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