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Kia Sportage by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Kia Sportage (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 24–41 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 14 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Sportage years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sportage | 6 | 24–41 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2026 Sportage | 6 | 24–42 mpg | 1 | 40 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Sportage | 6 | 25–43 mpg | 1 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Sportage | 6 | 25–43 mpg | 3 | 110 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Sportage | 5 | 25–43 mpg | 7 | 309 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Sportage | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 1 | 46 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Sportage | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 2 | 54 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Sportage | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 2 | 164 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Sportage | 6 | 21–25 mpg | 2 | 71 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Sportage | 6 | 21–26 mpg | 3 | 165 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Sportage | 6 | 21–26 mpg | 4 | 404 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Sportage | 4 | 21–23 mpg | 2 | 134 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Sportage | 6 | 21–23 mpg | 2 | 146 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Sportage recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Sportage year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V046000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jan 26, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V874000 — Trailer hitches, reported Dec 17, 2025; model years 2023, 2024, 2025
- 24V422000 — Steering: Electric power assist system, reported Jun 7, 2024; model years 2024
- 24V025000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Jan 18, 2024; model years 2023, 2024
- 23V531000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump, reported Jul 31, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V410000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist, reported Jun 7, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V298000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Apr 26, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V878000 — Air bags: Side/window: Curtain, reported Nov 28, 2022; model years 2023
- 22V703000 — Trailer hitches, reported Sep 19, 2022; model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 22V651000 — Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator, reported Aug 29, 2022; model years 2023
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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