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Kia Sportage by year

The Sportage is a SUV sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 63 recalls and 4,256 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
10152025301995200020052010201520201995: 18–19 MPG combined1996: 18–19 MPG combined1997: 18–19 MPG combined1998: 19 MPG combined1999: 19 MPG combined2000: 18–19 MPG combined2001: 17–19 MPG combined2002: 18–19 MPG combined2005: 19–22 MPG combined2006: 19–22 MPG combined2007: 19–22 MPG combined2008: 19–22 MPG combined2009: 20–22 MPG combined2010: 20–22 MPG combined2011: 22–25 MPG combined2012: 21–25 MPG combined2013: 21–25 MPG combined2014: 21–23 MPG combined2015: 21–23 MPG combined2016: 21–23 MPG combined2017: 21–26 MPG combined2018: 21–26 MPG combined2019: 21–25 MPG combined2020: 21–26 MPG combined26 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl18–19256
1996 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl18–19357
1997 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl18–193181
1998 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl193303
1999 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl193284
2000 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl18–192304
2001 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl17–190228
2002 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl18–191234
2005 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl19–22368
2006 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl19–221111
2007 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl19–22277
2008 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl19–22398
2009 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl20–22380
2010 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl20–22220
2011 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl22–256181
2012 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–255392
2013 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–253381
2014 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–233124
2015 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–232146
2016 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–232134
2017 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–264401
2018 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–263164
2019 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–25270
2020 Sportage2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl21–262162

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Kia Sportage problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sportage, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine1,398
  • Electrical System368
  • Unknown or Other324
  • Power Train150
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic143
  • Engine and Engine Cooling140

Selling a Kia Sportage: questions

How much is a junk Kia Sportage worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sportages with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Kia Sportages that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Kia Sportage year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Sportage (401). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and unknown or other.

Which Kia Sportage year has the most recalls?

The 2011 Sportage has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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