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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 188
- Power to weight
- 0.056 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.65
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- CO₂
- 363 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,373 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 110 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 11
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Kia Drive Wise.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
25V874000 Dec 17, 2025 TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEMKia America, Inc.
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
Vehicles covered (all models): 5,046
Full notice24V422000 Jun 7, 2024 STEERINGKia America, Inc.
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
Vehicles covered (all models): 1,075
Full notice24V025000 Jan 18, 2024 STRUCTUREKia America, Inc.
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Vehicles covered (all models): 101,049
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9%
- ENGINE9%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 170 total.
Kia Sportage: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
70 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE422
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
May 6, 2026SERVICE BRAKESTSB_CHA126_R2
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front brake discs on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 2023-2024MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2022 through May 20, 2024 to address a cu
Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE417
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
Apr 1, 2026ENGINETSB_ENG264
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0 (CA2516) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software on certain 2024–2025MY vehicles equipped with 2.5 GDI or 2.5 T-GDI Theta III engines listed in the table below. Affected vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) accompanied with DTC P2B59F0 which can set while driving. There are no drivability issues related to this DTC.
Mar 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE394
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P17A000 on some 2022-2025MY Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) equipped with AVN5.0Wide head units listed below. This condition occurs when the Global Positioning System (GPS) module within the Audio Video Navigation (AVN) head unit, sends an inaccurate signal to the
Jan 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE399_R1
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BMS DISCHARGE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to upgrade the ‘BMS’ system software on certain 2023-2024MY Sportage HEV (NQ5 HEV) vehicles produced from February 15, 2022, through December 15, 2023, which may experience excessive discharging of the 12V lithium battery while parked, potentially re
Dec 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSPS797
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or for
Nov 20, 2025ENGINESC320_TSB_R1
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SC320) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Assembly on certain 2024MY Kia vehicles listed in the table below. Kia has become aware that the EGR Valve Assembly in the subject vehicles may not have
- and 62 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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