NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 1996 Kia Sportage

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 Kia Sportage, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA06007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTION

    NHTSA #PE02051

    Status:
    RECALLED

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