2005 Kia Sportage service bulletins & manufacturer communications
40 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia Sportage. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 40
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic…TSB_TRA046_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2025
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is…TSB_TRA046_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement …TSB_TRA046_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- 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 vehi…PI1801_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 26, 2018
- QA - Listing of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding the Product Improvement Program.PI1801_QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 26, 2018
- 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.PI1801_OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 26, 2018
- 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 m…PI1801_DSM · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 26, 2018
- 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 …PI1801_DP · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 26, 2018
- 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…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- 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 model…TSB-GEN085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 18, 2017
- TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited t…TSB-GEN085 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 2016
- 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 phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- Some kia sportage models vehicles are affected by corrosion which needs anti corrosion protection. 06/04/14*ljSC104 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 4, 2014
- Q AND A - SC104 ? 2005-2010 MY Sportage - Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service CampaignSC104QA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 30, 2014
- 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 th…SC104OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 30, 2014
- DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2005-2010 MY Sport…SC104DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 30, 2014
- 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 a…SC104DP · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 30, 2014
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC104) - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti-co…TSB-SC104 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 30, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT027 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
- 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…PS075R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 8, 2012
- Kia: application of additional anticorrosion treatment for rear floor members. Provides information relating to certain vehicles for procedure to apply additional anticorrosion pro…SC-084 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2010
- 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 2.7l engine…TSB-053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2010
- Kia: vehicles with 4wd system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4wd coupling while driving between 12-37mph. The cause of this condition may be the internal part of …TSB-023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2009
- 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 mod…KT-2008082201 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 28, 2008
- Sportage (km) passive occupant detection system information - this bulletin provides system information related to sportage (km) models regarding passive occupant detection system …021 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 1, 2008
- 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) cir…038 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Muffler pipe drain ice accumulation in very low climate conditions may cause a no start engine. *kb032 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn. *kb018 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2007
- 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,…93 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Service campaign - esp (electronic stability program) reprogramming. *tt056 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Nov 1, 2005
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) exciter. 2006 kia sportage *sc006 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 1, 2005
- 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 ta…048 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2005
- 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…044 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Fog lights - circuit modification. *ak009 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Techline faqs. Kia technician times. Volume 8, issue 4. *tt84 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Windshield adhesive spot removal. *tt81 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2005
- New special service tool (sst) kit. *tt81 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2005
- New sportage training. *eh09202004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 2004
- New name & maintenance schedule for evap canister vent filter. Kia technician times. *tt76 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004