There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Kia Sportage, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Kia Sportage problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 150,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Kia Sportage complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 150,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2011
The contact owns a 2003 kia sorrento ex (Na). While the contact dispensed fuel into the fuel tank, fuel would spray out onto the ground and clothing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and repair. The failure continued to occur after the repair. The dealer was notified and recommended the vehicle be diagnosed to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 109,209 miles · reported Apr 11, 2011
April 11, 2011 to whom it may concern, this letter is to officially submit a complaint about the safety of our 2003 kia sorento with mileage of 109209 my husband and I purchased this vehicle before the birth of our baby back in may 2010, because we needed the extra space. Unfortunately, we have some concerns about the safety of the vehicle. After much research we found that this particular complaint along with other fuel pump complaints are common among other kia owners. I AM asking the person or department in charged to please look into this matter and take the proper action. Our complaints…
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jun 14, 2007
The contact owns a 2003 kia sportage. The contact stated that a couple of years ago, the blades on his cooling fan began to come off, causing the vehicle to overheat. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated that he recently received recall notice # 07v161000 (Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 93,314.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 23, 2003
Problems with 2002 kia sportage/ lemon vehicle.. The consumer was requesting that kia of america inc purchase the defective vehicle immediately. Please respond promptly in resolving matters* cb
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Kia Sportage as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Kia Sportage?
Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 150,000 miles.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.