2023 Kia Sportage
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2023 Kia Sportage.
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)
- Fuel type
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 36
- Highway MPG
- 35
- Combined MPG
- 35
- City MPGe
- 88
- Highway MPGe
- 79
- Combined MPGe
- 84
- Electric range
- 34 mi
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,250
Sportage reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Unknown Or Other.
- Complaints
- 280
- Crashes
- 41
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 25
2023 Sportage oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.1 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 4.6 qt
- OEM spec
- API SP
- OEM oil filter
- Kia 26300-35505
- Drain plug torque
- 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs)
- Drain plug socket
- 17 mm
2023 Kia Sportage recalls
6 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.
- 22V651000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine…
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
- 22V878000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- 23V298000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride…
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights…
- 23V410000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak…
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 23V531000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump…
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
What's on this 2023 Kia Sportage page
- Kia Sportage engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Sportage — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Sportage
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Sportage issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Kia trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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