2017 Kia Sportage: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2017 Sportage
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Open investigation
NHTSA has one open investigation covering this year: AQ23002 (audit query into the service brakes, hydraulic since Nov 2023). An open investigation is a question NHTSA is asking, not a finding of a defect.
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Recalls vs. other years
With 4 recall campaigns, the 2017 Sportage has the most of the six model years we cover (2016–2021); the quietest year has 2.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints concentrate on the engine: 37% of the 404 on file. The top components are engine (150, of which 11 a fire), electrical system (54, of which 5 a fire and 2 an injury) and power train (40, of which 2 mention a crash and 2 an injury). Across all 404 reports, 14 describe a crash, 28 a fire and 17 at least one injury.
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Complaints vs. other years
Owners have filed 404 complaints about the 2017 Sportage, about 2.7 times the typical year for this model (149), and more than some older years that have had longer to collect reports.
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Recent reports
53 complaints (13% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, so owners are still reporting problems, most often about the engine (26).
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Changes from 2016
NHTSA's overall rating goes from 4 and 5 stars in 2016 to 5 stars in 2017; the best combined rating for the 2.4-litre four-cylinder rises from 23 to 26 mpg; four recall campaigns name one of the two years and not the other (service brakes and trailer hitches).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.4-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 26 mpg combined, close to the median for the 2017 SUVs we cover (median 25 mpg across 46 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 21 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $2,470 a year in the most efficient version and about $3,060 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
404 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Engine — 141 complaints (35%)
- Unknown or other — 31 complaints (8%)
- Electrical system — 18 complaints (4%)
- Structure — 17 complaints (4%)
- Power train,engine — 14 complaints (3%)
- Power train — 11 complaints (3%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and needed to be towed.”
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Kia Sportage. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 131,600.”
“While traveling at highway speeds on the freeway, the engine experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure, causing the vehicle to lose power and violently force itself into an emergency low-speed "limp mode." This created an immediate, severe…”
Recalls
4 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Trailer hitches
· 22V703000 · 2022-09-19
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
· 21V137000 · 2021-03-04
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
· 18V907000 · 2018-12-19
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019.
Trailer hitches
· 16V862000 · 2016-11-30
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017.
Investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Opened 2023-11-17
NHTSA summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543,…
Engine
Opened 2022-09-12 · Closed 2023-12-12
NHTSA summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complai…
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 37 documents (2015-05-12 – 2024-06-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-03-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-11-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2023-08-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module |
| 2023-07-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module |
| 2023-07-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-06-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seat belts |
| 2023-06-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2023-05-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-03-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-02-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-01-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices |
| 2023-01-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-01-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-11-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling, steering |
| 2020-10-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-08-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-02-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-05-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-04-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-12-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-12-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-06-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-06-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-05-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electron… |
| 2018-01-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2018-01-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2017-09-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-06-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-11-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner, equipment adaptive/mobi… |
| 2016-07-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2016-06-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2016-06-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-05-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2016-05-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2015-05-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
Engine and engine cooling 31 documents (2015-12-18 – 2022-09-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-16 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2022-09-13 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-04-20 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-03-01 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-12-23 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-09-01 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-03-11 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-11-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, steering, electrical system |
| 2020-11-12 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-07-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-07-01 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-06-09 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-05-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-04-30 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-04-09 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-04-02 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-03-16 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-12-12 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-11-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system:software |
| 2019-11-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-09-30 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2019-06-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-04-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2019-01-31 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-01-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-01-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-12-05 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-11-30 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-03-02 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2017-03-23 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2015-12-18 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, equipment |
Equipment 19 documents (2015-12-18 – 2021-11-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling, electrical system, electrical system: ins… |
| 2021-01-27 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-06-17 | service bulletin | Equipment, visibility |
| 2020-06-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-07-30 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2018-12-17 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-08-31 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-06-29 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-06-08 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-05-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-03-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-02-02 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2017-04-10 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-10-21 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-09-01 | service bulletin | Equipment, lane departure: blind spot detection, electrical system |
| 2016-07-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine |
| 2016-07-13 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure:body:door |
| 2016-05-25 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2015-12-18 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine |
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 10 documents (2016-03-11 – 2019-08-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-30 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2018-06-29 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2017-10-26 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2017-05-01 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, visibility |
| 2017-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, visibility |
| 2017-03-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2016-09-30 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2016-07-22 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, engine |
| 2016-03-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system |
| 2016-03-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
Power train 8 documents (2017-12-06 – 2024-05-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-16 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2023-06-08 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-11-18 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-11-08 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2018-07-25 | service bulletin | Power train, engine, electrical system:software, equipment:other:owners/service… |
| 2018-07-16 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system:software, engine |
| 2017-12-06 | service bulletin | Power train |
Latches/locks/linkages 8 documents (2016-05-27 – 2021-03-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-19 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2021-03-19 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2021-03-19 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2021-03-16 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2021-03-16 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2021-03-16 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2016-11-04 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2016-05-27 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 7 documents (2016-04-29 – 2021-12-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-21 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2021-11-04 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2019-11-26 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling, steering |
| 2018-06-08 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2016-05-25 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2016-05-12 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
| 2016-04-29 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system, equipment |
Air bags 6 documents (2022-04-19 – 2022-05-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-20 | service bulletin | Air bags, electrical system |
| 2022-04-22 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2022-04-22 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2022-04-19 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2022-04-19 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2022-04-19 | service bulletin | Air bags |
Show all 34 categories
Electrical system:software 6 documents (2016-07-20 – 2019-04-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-04-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-07-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, engine |
| 2017-11-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2016-10-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment |
| 2016-07-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment |
Steering 4 documents (2019-10-15 – 2023-09-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-25 | service bulletin | Steering, suspension, power train |
| 2021-10-05 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2021-03-25 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2019-10-15 | service bulletin | Steering |
Engine 3 documents (2016-09-29 – 2019-02-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-06-07 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-09-29 | service bulletin | Engine |
Equipment:mechanical 3 documents (2017-01-18 – 2017-09-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-20 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical |
| 2017-09-09 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical |
| 2017-01-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Lane departure 2 documents (2021-08-24 – 2021-12-02)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-02 | service bulletin | Lane departure, forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control, equipment a… |
| 2021-08-24 | service bulletin | Lane departure, electrical system, forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed c… |
Exterior lighting 2 documents (2020-01-21 – 2021-09-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-13 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting, structure |
| 2020-01-21 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting |
Forward collision avoidance 2 documents (2021-04-28 – 2021-08-03)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-03 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance, electrical system |
| 2021-04-28 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 2 documents (2016-04-29 – 2020-01-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, engine and engine cooling, electri… |
| 2016-04-29 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 2 documents (2016-11-03 – 2019-04-05)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-05 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), power train |
| 2016-11-03 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
Back over prevention 2 documents (2018-03-01 – 2018-03-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 | service bulletin | Back over prevention, latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock |
| 2018-03-01 | service bulletin | Back over prevention, electronic stability control (ESC) |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control 2 documents (2017-01-18 – 2017-12-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-14 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| 2017-01-18 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
Structure 1 document (2022-04-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-07 | service bulletin | Structure |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication 1 document (2022-01-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-06 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication, engine |
Service brakes 1 document (2020-08-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-25 | service bulletin | Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, equipment |
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system 1 document (2020-03-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-17 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:cooling system |
Seat belts 1 document (2019-06-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-11 | service bulletin | Seat belts, electrical system |
Visibility 1 document (2019-02-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-15 | service bulletin | Visibility, visibility:windshield wiper/washer |
Fuel system 1 document (2019-01-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-18 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft 1 document (2018-02-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-16 | service bulletin | Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft |
Electrical system:starter assembly 1 document (2018-02-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system:starter assembly, electrical system: instrument cluster/panel… |
Electrical system:ignition:switch 1 document (2018-01-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system:ignition:switch, power train:automatic transmission:lever and… |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 1 document (2017-06-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly 1 document (2016-12-05)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-05 | service bulletin | Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly |
Structure:body:bumpers 1 document (2016-11-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body:bumpers, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Seats:front assembly:power adjust 1 document (2016-10-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-28 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:power adjust, seats, air bags:frontal:passenger side:infla… |
Structure:body:door 1 document (2016-05-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-27 | service bulletin | Structure:body:door, equipment |
171 communications on file, grouped into 34 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FE FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 |
| Sportage FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 |
| Sportage AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 25 | 23 |
| Sportage FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 |
| Sportage FE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 25 | 22 |
| Sportage AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kia Sportage SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Kia Sportage SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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