Kia Sportage FWD

20152026 · 19 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
25
Best
28

The Kia Sportage FWD has been tested by the EPA across 19 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2026. Over this period, the Sportage FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 23 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 25 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 Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2022
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2021
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2018
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212823MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600202623MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
28
2025
28
2024
28
2023
28
2022
26
2021
26
2020
26
2019
25
2018
25
2017
25
2016
23
2015
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sportage FWD) 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 FWD. 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