Model year 2027 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2027 Kia Sportage: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Kia Sportage at 24–41 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
24–41
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPORTAGE HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2027 Kia Sportage recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2027 Kia Sportage, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2027 Kia Sportage in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 Kia Sportage fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 24/30/26 mpg | — | $2,600 | 338 |
| Sportage FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/33/28 mpg | — | $2,400 | 317 |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 35/36/35 mpg | — | $1,900 | 251 |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 40/42/41 mpg | — | $1,650 | 215 |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity | 35/36/36 mpg 83 MPGe on electricity | 33 mi | $1,850 | 97 |
| Sportage X-pro | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23/26/24 mpg | — | $2,800 | 374 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2027 Kia Sportage crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | No |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | No |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | No |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2027 Kia Sportage owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2027 Kia Sportage, most recently on Sep 5, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Kia Sportage model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 24–42 mpg | 1 | 40 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Sportage | 25–43 mpg | 1 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Sportage | 25–43 mpg | 3 | 110 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Sportage | 25–43 mpg | 7 | 309 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Sportage | 21–26 mpg | 1 | 46 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Sportage | 21–26 mpg | 2 | 54 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Sportage | 21–26 mpg | 2 | 164 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Sportage | 21–25 mpg | 2 | 71 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Sportage | 21–26 mpg | 3 | 165 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Sportage | 21–26 mpg | 4 | 404 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Sportage | 21–23 mpg | 2 | 134 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Sportage | 21–23 mpg | 2 | 146 | 5/5 |
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Other 2027 Kia models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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