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 2000 Kia Sportage, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA06007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FALSE LATCH/MALFUNCTION

    NHTSA #EA04007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: VEHICLE ROLLOVER

    NHTSA #DP02006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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