NHTSA VEHICLE 17067
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2023 Kia Sportage — Specs, MPG & MPGe, Safety & Recalls
5 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2023- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sportage
- Model year
- 2023
- EPA vehicle classes
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity
- Available EPA configurations
- 5
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Sportage.
Combined economy across configurations
Electricity84MPGe1 configuration
Regular Gasoline25–43MPG5 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FWDEPA 45101 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 322 g/mile |
| Sportage AWDEPA 45102 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 357 g/mile |
| Sportage Hybrid AWDEPA 45207 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 1.6 L4 cylinders | RegularHybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG38 city / 38 highway / 38 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 233 g/mile |
| Sportage Hybrid FWDEPA 45208 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 1.6 L4 cylinders | RegularHybrid | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG42 city / 44 highway / 43 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 206 g/mile |
| Sportage Plug-in HybridEPA 47223 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 1.6 L4 cylinders | Regular Gas and ElectricityPlug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG36 city / 35 highway / 35 combined Electricity · MPGe88 city / 79 highway / 84 combinedElectric range: 34 miles40 kWh / 100 miles Tailpipe CO₂: 96 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 17068
2023 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 17069
2023 Kia Sportage HEV SUV FWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 17070
2023 Kia Sportage HEV SUV AWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 17071
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV SUV FWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 17072
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV SUV AWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)7 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
22V651000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORAugust 29, 2022
Returned for: Sportage
- Campaign number
- 22V651000
- Report date
- August 29, 2022
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
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.
22V878000AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINNovember 28, 2022
Returned for: Sportage
- Campaign number
- 22V878000
- Report date
- November 28, 2022
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
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.
23V298000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELApril 26, 2023
Returned for: SPORTAGE HYBRID, SPORTAGE PHEV, Sportage
- Campaign number
- 23V298000
- Report date
- April 26, 2023
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."
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.
23V410000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSISTJune 7, 2023
Returned for: Sportage
- Campaign number
- 23V410000
- Report date
- June 7, 2023
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.
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.
23V531000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPJuly 31, 2023
Returned for: Sportage
- Campaign number
- 23V531000
- Report date
- July 31, 2023
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.
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.
24V025000STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSJanuary 18, 2024
Returned for: Sportage
- Campaign number
- 24V025000
- Report date
- January 18, 2024
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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.
25V874000TRAILER HITCHESDecember 17, 2025
Returned for: SPORTAGE PHEV
- Campaign number
- 25V874000
- Report date
- December 17, 2025
Summary
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."
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.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
EPA FuelEconomy.gov
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View 9 additional source records
- NHTSA vehicle 17068 (opens in a new tab)
- NHTSA vehicle 17069 (opens in a new tab)
- NHTSA vehicle 17070 (opens in a new tab)
- NHTSA vehicle 17071 (opens in a new tab)
- NHTSA vehicle 17072 (opens in a new tab)
- Source query 7 (opens in a new tab)
- Source query 8 (opens in a new tab)
- Source query 9 (opens in a new tab)
- Source query 10 (opens in a new tab)
NHTSA Recalls
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