Model year
2027 Kia Sportage
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Sportage for 2027. Under the matched name SPORTAGE HYBRID, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SPORTAGE HYBRID are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–41 mpg combined and 43 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,650–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 304 complaints
- 2001 228 complaints
- 2002 234 complaints
- 2005 68 complaints
- 2006 111 complaints
- 2007 77 complaints
- 2008 98 complaints
- 2009 80 complaints
- 2010 20 complaints
- 2011 181 complaints
- 2012 392 complaints
- 2013 381 complaints
- 2014 125 complaints
- 2015 146 complaints
- 2016 134 complaints
- 2017 403 complaints
- 2018 164 complaints
- 2019 71 complaints
- 2020 162 complaints
- 2021 54 complaints
- 2022 46 complaints
- 2023 193 complaints
- 2024 75 complaints
- 2025 55 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPORTAGE HYBRID | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for SPORTAGE HYBRID
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for SPORTAGE HYBRID
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SPORTAGE HYBRID
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV ICE AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV ICE FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage Hybrid FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 40 | 42 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 35 | 36 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Sportage FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Sportage AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Sportage X-pro · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 35 | 36 | 36 | 43.0 | 470 | $1,850 |
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