Kia Sportage FE AWD

20172019 · 3 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
22
Best
22

The Kia Sportage FE AWD has been tested by the EPA across 3 different configurations spanning model years 2017 through 2019. Over this period, the Sportage FE AWD has achieved a consistent combined fuel economy rating of 22 MPG. 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
2019
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700212522MPG
2018
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700212522MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700212522MPG

Historical Efficiency

2019
22
2018
22
2017
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 FE 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 FE 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
176
Total Deaths
89

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.2%
Fire Occurrence
2.3%
Speeding Involved
17.0%
DUI Involved
15.3%
Primary Impact Zone

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

81%
Front
12%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2022
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2021
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2020
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2019
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2018
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2017
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2016
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.33

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2017
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory