These are standard specifications for the 2023 Kia Sportage, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - |
| Introduced At : | 2010 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 187 HP (137.632 KW) |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
8 Automatic
Dimension(s)
SUV
| Cargo Volume : | 40 cu. ft. |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Rear Legroom : | 41.3 in | 1049 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | B.F. Goodrich all-terrain |
| Wheels : | 17-inch matte black off-road |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V651000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal ***** may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge. |
| Consequence | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V878000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation. |
| Consequence | A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V410000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist. |
| Consequence | A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V531000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat. |
| Consequence | An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V298000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2' LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, 'Control and Displays,' and 138, 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.' |
| Consequence | A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V025000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach. |
| Consequence | A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
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Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2023 Kia Sportage? A: The 2023 Kia Sportage was a SUV.Q: What tires did the 2023 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2023 Kia Sportage had B.F. Goodrich all-terrain tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2023 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2023 Kia Sportage had 17-inch matte black off-road wheels.Q: What engine did the 2023 Kia Sportage have? A: The engine powering the 2023 Kia Sportage was a Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 187 HP (137.632 KW). Q: What transmission did the 2023 Kia Sportage have? A: The 2023 Kia Sportage had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox. Kia Monthly Sales Volume
April 2024
65,754
March 2024
69,472
February 2024
59,059
January 2024
51,090
December 2023
60,275
November 2023
58,338
October 2023
59,164
September 2023
67,264
August 2023
72,147
July 2023
70,930
June 2023
70,495
May 2023
71,497