Kia Sportage SX FWD

20152016 · 2 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
22
Best
22

The Kia Sportage SX FWD has been tested by the EPA across 2 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2016. Over this period, the Sportage SX FWD 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
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700202622MPG

Historical Efficiency

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 SX 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 SX 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
115
Total Deaths
66

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.2%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
15.7%
DUI Involved
10.4%
Primary Impact Zone

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

85%
Front
13%
Side
2%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2022
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2021
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2020
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2019
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2018
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2017
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2016
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2015
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2015
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory