Kia Sportage AWD

20152026 · 19 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
26

The Kia Sportage AWD has been tested by the EPA across 19 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2026. Over this period, the Sportage AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300243026MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232725MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232625MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2022
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600222623MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2021
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600222623MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850202321MPG
2018
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850202321MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850202321MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
26
2025
25
2024
25
2023
25
2022
23
2021
23
2020
23
2019
23
2018
23
2017
23
2016
22
2015
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sportage AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Sportage AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Sportage grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
428
Total Deaths
235

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.1%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
15.7%
DUI Involved
12.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
14%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes98
Fatalities
60
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2022
Fatal Crashes89
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2021
Fatal Crashes68
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2020
Fatal Crashes60
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2019
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2017
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2016
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2015
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2026
1
2024
2
2023
6
2017
3
2015
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory