Does the 2006 Kia Sportage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Kia Sportage, the most recent reported on April 17, 2009 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia Sportage?

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (38 complaints), followed by electrical system (22).

How many 2006 Kia Sportage complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 111 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Kia Sportage recalls and problems

1 recall and 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia Sportage.

recalls

111

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Kia Sportage recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 09V130000 · reported April 17, 2009 · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION · 139,844 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
The risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags38
Electrical system22
Engine15
Vehicle speed control10
Electronic stability control (ESC)9
Engine and engine cooling8
Visibility7
Exterior lighting6
Power train6
Structure6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 2, 2024 · Electrical system
The fan for my car worked intermittently. I took the car to the dealership and they said it was the fan. I replaced the fan myself. While replacing the fan, I noticed that one of the connectors was melted. After changing the fan, nothing changed. After that, I decided to remove the bad looking connector. When I did, I…

May 25, 2023 · Fuel system, gasoline · 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the year, make, or model was not…

Jan 8, 2023 · Suspension
July 14, 2020 To whom it may concern I […] is owner of Kia Sportage 2006 […] I purchase this vehicle 12/2005 from Kia in Paramus NJ. This vehicle now has 137,296 miles also what make note it has not never been in accident or given me big issues. In May 2018, I received a recall on this vehicle for application of…

Apr 26, 2022 · Electrical system · 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the vehicle failed due to the autolocking brakes and Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure…

Oct 4, 2021 · Engine · fire reported
I purchased this vehicle from a private seller in August 2021 and attempted to obtain records of the vehicle Kia America Case ID #14353653 which Kia America has yet to provide me any information. I had a full diagnostic done by a certified mechanic at Borst Automotive in the state of Arizona on 09/18/21 where several…

Sportage model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	0	4	0	0
2005	3	68	6	2
2006	1	111	8	5
2007	2	77	10	5
2008	3	98	2	24
2009	3	80	4	8

Across all years, the 2017 Sportage has the most complaints (403). All Kia Sportage years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Kia Sportage have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Kia Sportage, the most recent reported on April 17, 2009 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia Sportage?: Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (38 complaints), followed by electrical system (22).
How many 2006 Kia Sportage complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 111 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 2, 2024.