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2025 Kia Sportage

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Sportage.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 Kia Sportage comes with an automatic (S8) transmission and is rated at 23/27/25 mpg, and it carries a modest 49 total owner complaints along with one recall. Its complaint count sits between the model’s peak of 394 complaints in 2017 and the historic low of four complaints in 2003, reflecting a relatively low burden within a long‑running lineage. This suggests that the current year offers improved reliability compared with earlier trouble spots, though it still carries some residual concerns.

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Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy23/27/25 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3543 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 27 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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.

6.9–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2023 PHEV X-Line Prestige
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024X-Pro Prestige 2.5L I-49.10 sec16.90 sec187 hpAWD
2026HEV SX-Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh7.30 sec15.60 sec231 hpAWD
2026HEV SX-Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh7.50 sec15.50 sec231 hpAWD
2023PHEV X-Line Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.90 sec15.20 sec261 hpAWD
2023PHEV X-Line Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.00 sec15.20 sec261 hpAWD
2023PHEV X-Line Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.10 sec15.30 sec261 hpAWD
2023HEV SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.20 sec15.50 sec227 hpAWD
2023HEV SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.30 sec15.60 sec227 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 48,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 8,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Intercooler (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 64,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

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 2025 Kia Sportage sits at the low end of the federal complaint and recall trend, with only 49 complaints and a single recall, compared to 182 complaints and six recalls in 2023 and 156 complaints and two recalls in 2024. This marks a notable decline from the peak of 394 complaints and four recalls in 2017, and it is the first year in the dataset to record a single recall since 2006. The top complaint areas for 2025—“Unknown Or Other” (11), “Service Brakes” (3), “Electrical System” (2), and “Power Train,Electrical System” (2)—are all below the 2023 averages, and the vehicle reports no fire complaints. The decline in complaints and recalls suggests that the latest generation has addressed many earlier issues, positioning 2025 as a comparatively reliable year. For a buyer, this year’s record indicates a solid choice with lower risk of major defects.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
7
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
49
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 49 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other11
Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Power Train,Electrical System2
Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine2
Structure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V874000Trailer HitchesReported 17/12/2025

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_ELE4172026-04-14Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin…
TSB_ENG2642026-04-01EngineTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0…
PS7972025-12-09Back Over PreventionPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…
OTA_SC3502025-11-06Electrical SystemRELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR PARKING…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Sportage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sportage get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 27 highway / 25 combined mpg.