2017
This problem appears in the reviewed records for this model year.
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Manufacturer service campaign: Kia Sportage years in the records
Official record for model year 2017. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.
Years we reviewed
What to inspect
- 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT POWER SEAT BACK BOARD STRAP REPOSITIONING (SA249) - This bulletin provides information related to the repositioning of the front power seat back board strap for 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December 10, 2015 through October 10, 2016 due to interference between the side air bag harness and front seat back board strap. This interference may cause a noise when moving the front seat forward/backward and up/down.”