Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia Sportage has 7 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
7
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V212000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED SMELLING OF GA... |
| Jul 15, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE ENGINE RPMS INCREAS... |
| Sep 10, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD FUEL. ... |
| Aug 1, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | GAS TANK WAS OVERFILLED WHILE TRAVELING OUT-OF-TOWN. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO ... |
| Jul 3, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT: THE CALLER HAD A RECALL BUT NO REPAIRS COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. ... |
| Jun 7, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FUEL LEAK ON 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. LETTER SAID REPAIR TAKES TWO HOURS. TOO... |
| Apr 22, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED, GAS LEAKS OUT OF PIPE LEADING TO GAS TANK. WHICH IN MY OPINION COULD CAUSE ... |