Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Kia Sportage has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The fan for my car worked intermittently. I took the car to the dealership and they said it was the... |
| Nov 21, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THIS CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN, AT THIS POINT IT S... |
| Nov 8, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC CONTROL HARNESS FAILE... |
| Oct 7, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINA... |
| Sep 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND SHUTTING OFF THE LIGHTS. HAVE TO TURN LIGHT... |
| Jun 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED. THE CONTAC... |
| Mar 26, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I JUST PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 3/15/2018 AT A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING WI... |
| Apr 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | VEHICLES HEATING AND COOLING UNIT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. THEN STOPPED AND YOU COULD SMELL A B... |
| Dec 3, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | DEAR NHTSA, I HAVE A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 69,245 MILES AND HAVE BEEN IN THE DEALER ON 12/4/14, 12... |
| Aug 29, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I HAD KIA INSPECT THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT STARTED WORKING SPORADICALLY. I WAS INFORMED BY KI... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | WIRING HARNESS FAILURE - DEALER DIAGNOSIS - CRACKED, BRITTLE, CORROSION - LOSE OF INTERIOR FAN RESUL... |
| Jun 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE WILL JUST STALL. MY RADIO AND AC ARE USUALLY ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS, ALSO I HAVE... |
| Oct 2, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TO CASE 10422342 AND OTHERS HOPING FOR RESOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THIS USELESS GOVERNMENT DATAB... |
| Aug 12, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN MY 2006 KIA SPORTAGE HAD AN ELECTRIC MELT DOWN. AT PROX 72,000 MILES. DEAL... |
| May 2, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AFTER ABOUT A HALF HOUR AND MY CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SHUT OFF BY ITSELF O... |
| Jan 27, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND CUTS OFF AS IT IS COMING TO STOP. HAVE TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT TECHNICIANS... |
| Jul 13, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXI... |