The problem
On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth May prevent the parking brake from engaging or May allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.
The risk
The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever May allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and May result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on August 1, 2005. Owners May contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-318 (05V318000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SC-050 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Component | Parking brake |
| Report date | July 8, 2005 |
| Owners notified | August 1, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,672 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-318 repair free?
Yes. Kia dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on August 1, 2005. Owners May contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,672 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.