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 1999 Kia Sportage, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING POST-RECALL

   NHTSA #RQ02013

   Status:

   RECALLED

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2. INVESTIGATION: TURN SIGHAL

   NHTSA #EA00018

   Status:

   RECALLED

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4. INVESTIGATION: TURN SIGNAL, TRAFFIC SAFETY HAZARD

   NHTSA #PE00004

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

   NHTSA #EA06007

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

   NHTSA #PE06002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FALSE LATCH/MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA #EA04007

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FALSE LATCH/MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA #RQ03007

   Status:

   RECALLED

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9. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER

   NHTSA #PE02002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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