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Kia Sportage II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notices: 2

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
2.0 CRDi 140Diesel · 140 hp 2.0 CRDi 113 4WDDiesel · 113 hp 2.0 16V 141 4WDPetrol · 141 hp	ESP : rappel pour activation intempestive

Each campaign in detail

ESP : rappel pour activation intempestive
Manufacturer recall
Kia a lancé un rappel pour toutes les versions du Sportage produites entre février 2004 et février 2005, en raison d'un risque d'activation intempestive du système de contrôle de stabilité (ESP). L'unité de contrôle électronique est remise à niveau gratuitement en concession. Source unique (Caradisiac), à confirmer : demander la preuve de l'intervention.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
2.0 CRDi 140, 2.0 CRDi 113 4WD, 2.0 16V 141 4WD
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Kia Sportage : rappel pour contrôle d'ESP — Caradisiac (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

14 February 2025 — En raison d'une fuite interne de liquide de frein, un court-circuit peut se produire dans le circuit électrique du système abs / esc (système de freinage antiblocage / contrôle électronique de stabilité). Cela peut entraîner une augmentation du courant et une surchauffe dans la boîte à fusibles, ce qui augmente le risque que le moteur prenne feu.
Models or references
Sportage voiture particulière.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
1 July 2022 — Un court-circuit peut se produire dans le module système de freinage antiblocage (abs)/programme de stabilité électronique (esp). Cela pourrait entraîner un débit de courant excessif qui peut augmenter le risque d’incendie dans le compartiment moteur.
Models or references
Sportage véhicules qui ne sont pas équipés d’un régulateur de vitesse intelligent (scc).
Risk
Blessures|incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Land Rover Freelander II	0	3	3.5/5
Nissan Qashqai I	0	4	2.5/5
Kia Sportage IV	0	2	3.5/5
Hyundai Tucson III	3	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Sportage II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Sportage II: ESP : rappel pour activation intempestive.

Which versions of the Kia Sportage II are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Sportage II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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