The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sportage · 2025
2025 Kia Sportage. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 42 / 44 / 43 | Regular | $1,450 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | AWD | 38 / 38 / 38 | Regular | $1,650 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | AWD | 36 / 35 / 35 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 25 / 32 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 23 / 27 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,600 and 84,200 miles. Median 17,500, from 6 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 28% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 22% |
| Engine | 11% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11% |
| Brakes | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
25V874000 Dec 2025 Trailer Hitches
Defect. 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."
Risk. An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Manufacturer communications 15
Kia filed 15 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been…
- Technical service bulletin: customer action: ecu logic improvement for dtc p2b59f0 (ca2516) -…
- Over-the-air: voluntary service campaign: software update for parking distance warning (sc350)
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Sportage SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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