{"vehicle":{"id":"2011_kia_sportage","year":2011,"make":"Kia","model":"Sportage"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024549","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for \"Tires\", \"Rims\", \"Front\" and \"Rear\" appear in English only, when they should be listed as \"Tires/Pneus\", \"Rims/Jantes\", \"Front/Avant\" and \"Rear/Arriere\". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThese small errors do not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"INC003","units":647384,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024549"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023529","date":"2023-09-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"RC191","units":276225,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023529"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V652000","date":"2023-09-25","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","summary":"Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles.  The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.","mfr_campaign":"SC284","units":1730192,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V652000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021040","date":"2021-02-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\nNote: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.","mfr_campaign":"SC037","units":48787,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021040"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019153","date":"2019-03-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC025 already have this software update.","mfr_campaign":"SC027","units":29501,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019153"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019099","date":"2019-02-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nThe engine oil pan seal could leak on some vehicles with a 2.4 L engine. If the leak is not repaired, over time this could lead to engine damage or an engine failure. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of motive power with an inability to restart.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash. In some cases, an engine failure may also result in a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the oil pressure switch. If an oil leak is detected, the dealer will also replace the oil pan.\nNote: A driver may notice any of the following symptoms before an engine failure: an oil leak under the vehicle, a smell of hot or burning oil, a knocking sound from the engine, reduced power or hesitation, a check engine light, and/or an oil pressure warning light.","mfr_campaign":"RC125","units":4166,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019099"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V101000","date":"2019-02-15","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles.  The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.","mfr_campaign":"SC174","units":32296,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":"2010-06-11","built_to":"2012-02-13","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V101000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018742","date":"2018-12-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"On certain vehicles, when repairs were completed under recall campaign 2017-199 (Kia RC109), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the connections of the high pressure fuel pipe to the fuel pump outlet for leaking fuel. If leaking fuel is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.","mfr_campaign":"RC123","units":2878,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018742"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V907000","date":"2018-12-19","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign.  The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.","mfr_campaign":"SC172","units":71653,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":"2010-12-30","built_to":"2013-08-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V907000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017199","date":"2017-04-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the vehicle continues to be driven with worn bearings, the bearings could fail, which could cause an engine stall while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Worn bearings could also result in the illumination of the oil pressure lamp in the instrument cluster.  Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly.","mfr_campaign":"RC109","units":37504,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017199"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V224000","date":"2017-03-31","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","summary":"Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.  Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.","mfr_campaign":"SC147","units":618160,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":"2010-12-30","built_to":"2013-08-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V224000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V360000","date":"2015-06-09","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH","summary":"Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011.  In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.","mfr_campaign":"SC121","units":7722,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":"2011-03-07","built_to":"2011-06-08","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/15V360000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2013324","date":"2013-09-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the switch. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-098.","mfr_campaign":"RC084","units":39054,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2013324"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"13V114000","date":"2013-04-01","manufacturer":"Kia Motors Corporation","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH","summary":"Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles.  Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.   In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign.  The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377.  In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction.  A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal.  Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.","mfr_campaign":"SC098","units":980377,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SPORTAGE"],"built_from":"2010-05-06","built_to":"2011-03-06","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/13V114000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}