| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 42 MPG | 44 MPG | 43 MPG | — | $1,450 / yr |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 38 MPG | 38 MPG | 38 MPG | — | $1,600 / yr |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 88 MPGe (36 MPG) | 79 MPGe (35 MPG) | 84 MPGe (35 MPG) | 34 mi EV (430 mi total) | $1,750 / yr |
| Sportage FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Kia Sportage provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 34 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | Not Rated | | | Not Rated | — |
| PHEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 16.900000000000002% |
| PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Kia Sportage models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Defect 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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