Vehicle recall R/2005/038

Kia Sportage recall: Possible sudden operation of brakes

DVSA recall R/2005/038 names the Kia Sportage. It was launched 12 April 2005. It covers vehicles built 17 February 2004 to 26 February 2005.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/038
Launched: 12 April 2005
Issued by: KIA
Vehicles: 974 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to incorrect logic in the electronic stability programme (ESP)control unit the possibility exists that the brakes may suddenly apply.

The fix

Recall likely to be affected vehicles and re-programme the ESP control unit

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Sportage (SPORTAGE XS)	17 February 2004 to 26 February 2005	974

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Other recalls for these models

R/2005/118 Handbrake may fail 16 August 2005, Kia Sportage
R/2003/156 Possible loss of steering 20 October 2003, Kia Sportage
R/2003/092 The front seat belt buckles may not latch securely 24 July 2003, Kia Sportage
R/2007/127 Engine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system. 22 October 2007, Kia Sportage
R/2009/044 Front seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision 26 May 2009, Kia Sportage
R/2009/092 Brake light may not operate 9 November 2009, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, Kia Carens and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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