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2019 Kia Sportage

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Sportage.

Body SUV

The 2019 Kia Sportage is a compact SUV requiring 5.1 quarts of engine oil with a recommended viscosity range of 5W-30, 5W-40, or 10W-30 for routine maintenance. Across its model history spanning from 1995 to 2026, the Sportage has seen complaint volumes ranging from a low of 4 in 2003 to a high of 394 in 2017, with the 2019 model year recording 68 total owner complaints focused primarily on engine-related issues, alongside two safety recalls. This positions the 2019 Sportage well within the historical reliability spectrum, representing a significant improvement from the peak complaint years while maintaining a notably lower issue profile than earlier production periods.

Model year2026 2025 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/45R19 98HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.4 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	65 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Curb weight	3739 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sportage of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2017 SX T-GDI

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2020	SX Turbo (T-GDI) 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	240 hp	AWD
2017	SX T-GDI 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	240 hp	FWD
2017	SX T-GDI 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	240 hp	AWD
2017	SX T-GDI 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.10 sec	15.40 sec	240 hp	AWD
2017	FE LX 2.4L I-4	8.00 sec	16.30 sec	181 hp	FWD
2017	SX T-GDI 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.10 sec	16.20 sec	240 hp	AWD
2017	EX 2.4L I-4	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	181 hp	AWD
2017	EX 2.4L I-4	9.00 sec	16.90 sec	181 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.2 qt
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.0 qt
Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity	7.6
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts	87-94 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	36
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	36-40 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	79-94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	217.0
Rear Wheel Hub	217.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 660 rpm

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	70.0-75.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	42.0 Pressure must be over listed PSI
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	42.0 Pressure must be over listed PSI

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.039; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .0016; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

13-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.

13–16 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

90°.

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

34.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-82

34–38 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

34.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-82

34–38 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

24-27 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90-95°, Step 3: Turn 90-95°.

24–27 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

24-27 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90-95°, Step 3: Turn 90-95°.

24–27 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°-125°.

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°-125°.

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 6,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Intercooler (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
At 12,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 24,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Kia Sportage sits at a notable low point in the model's recent federal record, with 68 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 investigations, and 82 TSBs. Compared with the 2017 peak of 394 complaints and 4 recalls, and the 2020 rebound to 156 complaints, 2019 shows a sharp mid-generation improvement in reported owner complaints. Its complaint count is also well below 2018's 158 and is the lowest in the 2017-2021 window, though it matches 2020 and 2021 in recalls and investigations. The leading 2019 complaints are engine-related (18), followed by "unknown or other" (9), with 3 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints each; the data does not specify root causes. Across this generation, the trend runs from a 2017 high, down through 2018-2019, then back up in 2020 before declining again in 2021-2022. That positioning makes 2019 a relatively attractive used Sportage year on paper, provided a buyer verifies all recalls are completed and the specific vehicle checks out.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 68 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine18

Unknown Or Other9

Power Train3

Exterior Lighting3

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Power Train,Engine2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V137000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 04/03/2021

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… 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…

22V703000Trailer HitchesReported 19/09/2022

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 82 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
SC340_TSB_R5	2026-04-03	Engine	VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS: ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT…
SC340_OWNR_NQ5_105	2026-03-17	Electrical System	VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 105) - This…
SC340_TSB_R4	2026-03-05	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI…
TSB_CS2312_R1	2026-02-18	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 124R battery Vehicles taking 5.1 qt

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Sportage take?

5.1 qt of Turbo Engines: All Temperatures: 5W-30 is preferred or 5W-40. Above 0°F: 10W-30. Above 10°F: 15W-40. Above 20°F: 20W-50. Non Turbo Equipped Engines: All Temperatures: 5W-20 is preferred or 5W-30. Above 0°F: 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Sportage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.