1996 Kia Sportage TSBs

8 manufacturer communications for the 1996 Kia Sportage sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1996 Sportage problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

8Communications

What the bulletins cover

Seat belts2 bulletins
Engine1 bulletin
Latches & locks1 bulletin
Electrical1 bulletin
Brakes & stability1 bulletin
Steering1 bulletin

Service bulletins

Engine PS539 March 2, 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 transferred to the new engine.

Service bulletin TSB-GEN085R1 January 18, 2017

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.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake…

Latches & locks TSB-GEN085 November 4, 2016

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 to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with…

Electrical · Brakes & stability KT-2008082201 August 28, 2008

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.

Service bulletin 76 January 1, 2004

FUEL PUMP RELAYS & EMISSIONS FAILURES. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES.

Seat belts 027 December 6, 2002

RECALL CAMPAIGN 027 TO REPLACE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. NOTIFICATION LETTER TO DEALERS.

Seat belts 027 December 1, 2002

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDED INFORMATION RELATED TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 027 TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Steering 33000003 June 1, 2000

SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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