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2009 Kia Sportage recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2009 Kia Sportage, newest first.

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3 recalls on record for the 2009 Kia Sportage. The most recent was on Oct. 24, 2022. Owners also sent NHTSA 80 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

80 complaints about the 2009 Kia Sportage were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 4 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 6 injuries.

  • Electrical System18recall on record
  • Air Bags16
  • Steering14
  • Engine10
  • Service Brakes8recall on record
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic8recall on record

In 2018 my I was driving home when it just shut off and wouldn’t start. Smelled like burning and had it towed to my house and had several mechanics look at it and couldn’t find the problem then as it was parked on day…

Sept. 23, 2025 · Engine

The frame has rusted out on this vehicle. The passenger side frame above the rear axle is completely rusted out. I can put my thumb through the rear frame on the driver's side. The exhaust system on this vehicle is…

May 2, 2023 · Unknown Or Other
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2009 Kia Sportage recalls

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  • Oct. 24, 2022Kia Sportage: Control unit/module Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire…
  • Nov. 10, 2016Kia Sportage: Wiring Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire…
  • April 1, 2013Kia Amanti, Borrego, Forte and others: Switch Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011…