Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Kia Sportage. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗KIA/FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
- Consequence
- THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
KIA/JUMP STARTING DIAGRAM
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE. THESE VEHICLES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITH OWNERS MANUALS WITH AN INCORRECT JUMP START DIAGRAM. THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING ARE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, THE DIAGRAM DEPICTS THE JUMPER CABLES ATTACHED TO THE WRONG POLARITY TERMINALS. IF THE DIAGRAM WERE FOLLOWED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE RESULTING IMPROPER CONNECTIONS COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY TO RUPTURE AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURES.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.
- Remedy
- OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADHESIVE LABEL WITH THE CORRECT ILLUSTRATION TO PERMANENTLY AFFIX TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MANUALS.
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Owner complaints (304)
304 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 304 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 78 | 25.7% |
| Service brakes | 53 | 17.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 14.8% |
| Power train | 41 | 13.5% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 10.5% |
| Structure | 31 | 10.2% |
| Suspension | 23 | 7.6% |
| Visibility | 23 | 7.6% |
| Air bags | 18 | 5.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 3.9% |
How 2000 compares with other Sportage years
Best and worst Sportage years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 57 | 3 |
| 1997 | 181 | 3 |
| 1998 | 303 | 3 |
| 1999 | 284 | 3 |
| 2000 | 304 | 2 |
| 2001 | 228 | 0 |
| 2002 | 234 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 68 | 3 |
| 2006 | 111 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 468 g/mi
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2000 Sportage for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2000 Kia Sportage FAQ
How many recalls does the 2000 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 04V305000 (seat belt), 00V205000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2000 Kia Sportage problems?
Owners filed 304 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (78), Service brakes (53), Engine and engine cooling (45) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2000 Kia Sportage get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 18 city, 21 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2000 Sportage compare with other years?
Among the 1996–2006 Kia Sportage model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2000 the most (304). The 2000 drew 304. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.