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2001 Kia Sportage recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 11, 200909E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E025000
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| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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Owner complaints by component228
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 54 | 24 |
| Gasoline | 50 | 22 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 11 |
| Structure | 24 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 24 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 10 |
| Power train | 22 | 10 |
| Suspension | 20 | 9 |
| Air bags | 20 | 9 |
| Visibility | 17 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 4 |
| Equipment | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 4 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“I bought the car 2 weeks after I left dealer started noticing a smell of gas though was. Because just put gas in .then when turned on heat smell would get worse !”
- Seat belts
“Bought this vehicle with only 11k miles from an elderly couple that hardly drove it. Now at 21k miles, there is a gas smell coming inside the vehicle and also outside of the vehicle.”
- Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle begin to shake, the brake warning indicator illuminated, and the brakes failed.”
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2001 Kia Sportage recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Kia Sportage. The most recent, 09E025000 (reported May 11, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Kia Sportage recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Kia Sportage?
Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 228 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 25 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Kia Sportage?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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