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 2002 Kia Sportage, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FAN BLADE CRACKING/SEPARATION

    NHTSA #EA07001

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FAN BLADE CRACKING/SEPARATION

    NHTSA #PE06042

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA06007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FALSE LATCH/MALFUNCTION

    NHTSA #RQ03007

    Status:
    RECALLED

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