NHTSA Recall 00V205000: Electrical system
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66,482 vehicles. It affects 2000 Kia Sportage.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V205000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SCO17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 7, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicle. These vehicles were distributed with owners manuals with an incorrect jump start diagram. The written instructions for jump starting are accurate. However, the diagram depicts the jumper cables attached to the wrong polarity terminals. If the diagram were followed without reference to the instructions, the resulting improper connections could cause the battery to rupture aggressively due to increased internal pressures.
Safety risk
This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
Notes
Owner notification began september 7, 2000. Owners who do not receive the adhesive label within a reasonable time should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V205000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.