Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia Sportage has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING 80MPH ON FREEWAY, CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING, WOULDN'T RESTART FOR OVER 30 MINUTES |
| Dec 23, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR LEAK. DEALER STATES TRANSMISSION PAN LEAKING DUE TO IMPROPER SEALING. SUPPOSED... |
| Mar 7, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | DURING ALL OF THE 5 INCIDENTS IN 2009 THE ENGINE MISFIRED VIOLENTLY. AT TIMES 35MPH WAS MAX SPEED. ... |
| Sep 17, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, T... |
| May 16, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE A ... |