Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 00V205000 · 2000 · reported 07/27/2000
THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO BYSTANDERS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2000 Kia Sportage Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline — runs 3.4× the fleet median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
304Complaints
4Recalls
23Crashes
7Fires
17Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline (10.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 · 10.9% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 22 · 7.2% | not available | — |
| Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 13 · 4.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 4.3% | Recalled | Recall 00V205000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 · 4.3% | not available | — |
| Structure:frame And Members | 12 · 3.9% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 304 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
NHTSA campaign 04V305000 · 2004 · reported 06/24/2004
THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO EGR AND FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILURES,DEALER REPLACED, ALSO THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60…”NHTSA complaint 565530 — filed 05/01/2002 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“WAS DRIVING ALONG...STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF.AT THIS TIME I COULD SMELL SOMETHING VERY HOT AND…”NHTSA complaint 736203 — filed 11/13/2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Kia Sportage?
Fuel system, gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 33 of 304 NHTSA complaints (10.9%), followed by fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (22), visibility:power window devices and controls (13), electrical system (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Kia Sportage have?
304 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V205000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Kia Sportage's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
