VIN Vehicle Report

2003 Kia Sportage

KNAJA553335181093

Vehicle record for the 2003 Kia Sportage (VIN KNAJA553335181093). Gray, wagon / suv, gasoline. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.

No recall campaigns Gasoline
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📜 Title & ownership

  • Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)
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  • Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means
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  • Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
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🛞 Odometer

  • Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline
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  • Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average
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💥 Damage, loss & theft

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  • Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags
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💰 Liens & value

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  • Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid
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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

  • Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer
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  • Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in
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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.

At a glance

ColorGray
Recall campaignsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Year
2003
Body style
Wagon / SUV
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
2 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
South Korea

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2003 Kia Sportage data →

📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionunknown
Last operation date2025-12-22
Last operation254 - НАЛЕЖНИЙ КОРИСТУВАЧ. РЕЄСТРАЦІЯ
PurposeZahalnyy
Engine cc1998
Own weight kg1050
Total weight kg1525

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

Safety recall campaigns None on record

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Sportage.

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 11 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia Sportage, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System 2 reports

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Gasoline 2 reports

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Engine And Engine Cooling 1 report

🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

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Owner complaints 4

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2003 Kia Sportage.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORRENTO EX (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT DISPENSED FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK, FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT ONTO THE GROUND AND CLOTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE …

NHTSA ODI #10410706

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

APRIL 11, 2011 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, THIS LETTER IS TO OFFICIALLY SUBMIT A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OUR 2003 KIA SORENTO WITH MILEAGE OF 109209 MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BEFORE THE BIRTH OF OUR BABY BACK IN MAY 2010, BECAUSE WE NEEDED THE EXTRA SPACE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE SOME CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER MU…

NHTSA ODI #10395458

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, THE BLADES ON HIS COOLING FAN BEGAN TO COME OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECENTLY RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V161000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN). THE PURC…

NHTSA ODI #10193335

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PROBLEMS WITH 2002 KIA SPORTAGE/ LEMON VEHICLE..*MR THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING THAT KIA OF AMERICA INC PURCHASE THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS* CB

NHTSA ODI #10044528

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Are there safety recalls on the 2003 Kia Sportage?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Sportage model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recall data checked 11 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.