| 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 | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Sportage X-pro | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Sportage AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 26 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 2024 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 | | | | | 16.900000000000002% |
| Hybrid SUV FWD | | | | | 16.900000000000002% |
| Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 16.900000000000002% |
| Hybrid SUV AWD | | | | | 16.900000000000002% |
| Plug-in Hybrid 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 2024 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: 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: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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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