NHTSA Recall 05V212000: Storage (fuel system)
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,360 vehicles. It affects 2005 Kia Sportage.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V212000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC-048 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | May 3, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, fuel may leak from the o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions.
Safety risk
The engine may stall when coming to a stop. It will be hard to fill the gas tank and external fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA recall no. Sc-048.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V212000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2005 |
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.