Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Sportage are official communications between Kia & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

    • TSB #KT-2008082201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026726

      KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #PS539

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133170

      PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #038

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023626

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO AN ENGINE HESITATION OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) FOR P0123 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR / SWITCH (A) CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT). Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #93

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020044

      THE ENGINE HESITATES AT TIMES AND/OR MAF SENSOR CODES ARE STORED. THIS CONDITION MAY AFFECT VEHICLES PRODUCED THROUGH 4-21-2005. INSPECT THE MAF SENSOR HOSE CLAMPS FOR PROPER TYPE, AND TORQUE VALUE. Read More »

    • TSB #76

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015749

      NEW NAME & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EVAP CANISTER VENT FILTER. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #032

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022199

      MUFFLER PIPE DRAIN ICE ACCUMULATION IN VERY LOW CLIMATE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE A NO START ENGINE. *KB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #PI1801_DP

      Date Announced:
      MAR 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133184

      DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - Advises the Dealer Principal of the new Product Improvement Program to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007MY Sportage vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2004 through April 25, 2007. Read More »

    • TSB #PI1801_DSM

      Date Announced:
      MAR 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133185

      DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - Advises the Dealer Service Manager of the new Product Improvement Program to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007MY Sportage vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2004 through April 25, 2007. Read More »

    • TSB #PI1801_OWNER

      Date Announced:
      MAR 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133186

      OWNER LETTER - included in the Dealer Notification Package - This document notifies the owners of the Product Improvement Program to replace the fuel tank straps on their vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #PI1801_TSB

      Date Announced:
      MAR 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133188

      TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - FUEL TANK STRAP REPLACEMENT (PI1801) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007MY Sportage vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2004 through April 25, 2007. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

    • TSB #048

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015250

      SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. FUEL MAY LEAK PAST AN O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP; HARD TO FILL GAS TANK; AND FUEL LEAKING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE AIR FILTER INLET. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB_TRA046_R3

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226555

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #TSB-023

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031946

      KIA: VEHICLES WITH 4WD SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A DRONING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE 4WD COUPLING WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 12-37MPH. Read More »

    • TSB #018

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021561

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #TSB-023

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031946

      KIA: VEHICLES WITH 4WD SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A DRONING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE 4WD COUPLING WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 12-37MPH. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TT027

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060662

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-053

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033673

      KIA: ECM UPGRADE-DTC P0130 AND P0150 ON 2.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB_BOD055_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201529

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • TSB #009

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019285

      FOG LIGHTS - CIRCUIT MODIFICATION. *AK Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #KT-2008082201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026726

      KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #KT-2008082201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026726

      KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #81

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015318

      WINDSHIELD ADHESIVE SPOT REMOVAL. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #PS075R1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090009

      PITSTOP: WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF GLASS - SOME SPORTAGE KM VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 17, 2007 MAY EXHIBIT A WATER LEAK DUE TO POOR SEALING AT THE SUNROOF GLASS TO SUNROOF GLASS SEAL. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #TSB_BOD055_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201529

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #SC-084

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034495

      KIA: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION TREATMENT FOR REAR FLOOR MEMBERS. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR PROCEDURE TO APPLY ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION TO THE REAR FLOOR SIDE AND CROSS MEMBERS. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #TSB-SC104

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109629

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC104) - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti-corrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC104DP

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109636

      DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the vehicle underbody on certain ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC104DPSM

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109637

      DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC104OWNER

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109638

      OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to add additional anti-corrosion wax and undercoating to the underbody of certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #SC104QA

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109639

      Q AND A - SC104 ? 2005-2010 MY Sportage - Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service Campaign Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #SC104

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055496

      SOME KIA SPORTAGE MODELS VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED BY CORROSION WHICH NEEDS ANTI CORROSION PROTECTION. 06/04/14*LJ Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109777

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #006

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016138

      TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) EXCITER. 2006 KIA SPORTAGE *SC Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #021

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024714

      SPORTAGE (KM) PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SYSTEM INFORMATION RELATED TO SPORTAGE (KM) MODELS REGARDING PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) PRODUCED FROM 10/28/2004. Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #056

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017955

      SERVICE CAMPAIGN - ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) REPROGRAMMING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #044

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015249

      DECELERATION WHEN DRIVING OR TURNING DUE TO THE SENSITIVITY OF THE ESP LOGIC. THESE VEHICLE'S ESP SOFTWARE LOGIC MUST BE REPROGRAMMED TO AVOID THIS SENSITIVITY OF OPERATION. RECALL CAMPAIGN - ESP REPROGRAMMING. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Read More »

    • TSB #PS075R1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090009

      PITSTOP: WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF GLASS - SOME SPORTAGE KM VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 17, 2007 MAY EXHIBIT A WATER LEAK DUE TO POOR SEALING AT THE SUNROOF GLASS TO SUNROOF GLASS SEAL. Read More »

    • TSB #81

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015317

      NEW SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) KIT. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #TSB-053

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033673

      KIA: ECM UPGRADE-DTC P0130 AND P0150 ON 2.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109812

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #PI1801_QA

      Date Announced:
      MAR 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133187

      QA - Listing of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding the Product Improvement Program. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-SC104

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109629

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC104) - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti-corrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components ... Read More »

    • TSB #TT027

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060662

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #09202004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013791

      NEW SPORTAGE TRAINING. *EH Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109812

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109777

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Read More »

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Read More »

    • TSB #SC104DP

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109636

      DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the vehicle underbody on certain ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC104DPSM

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109637

      DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #SC104OWNER

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109638

      OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to add additional anti-corrosion wax and undercoating to the underbody of certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #SC104QA

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109639

      Q AND A - SC104 ? 2005-2010 MY Sportage - Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service Campaign Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #84

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016737

      TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT Read More »