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2010 Kia Sportage
SUV · 2010–2027 · Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Which year to buy
Best bet2022Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2012–2013, 2017Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026–2027. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual
15 serious complaints of 20, the most about brakes (4) and air bags (4); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jan 2024
“The contact owned a 2010 kia sportage. The contact stated that an animal ran out onto the road and caused him to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Oct 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the vehicle underbody on certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles, manufactured from June 24,… (SC104DP, Apr 2014)
- Repair program Q AND A - SC104 ? 2005-2010 MY Sportage - Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service Campaign (SC104QA, Apr 2014)
- Repair program VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC104) - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti-corrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components on some Sportage (KM) vehicles, built from June 24, 2004… (TSB-SC104, Apr 2014)
- Repair program DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles produced from June 24, 2004 through January 26, 2010, to add additional anti-corrosion materials to the… (SC104DPSM, Apr 2014)
- Repair program OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to add additional anti-corrosion wax and undercoating to the underbody of certain 2005-2010 MY Sportage vehicles. (SC104OWNER, Apr 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
20 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Sportage year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2010
First year we have trim data for.
2010 Sportage trims
| Base | |
|---|---|
| Size and capability | |
| Seats | 5 |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: model, powertrain, dimensions, exterior, warranty. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 24–41 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 1 | Power train (1) | — |
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 24–42 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 37 | Unknown or other (10) | — |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–43 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 71 | Unknown or other (25) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–43 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 103 | Unknown or other (27) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–43 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 305 | Electrical system (85) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 46 | Engine (21) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 53 | Engine (23) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 161 | Engine (74) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 70 | Engine (36) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 164 | Engine (91) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 401 | Engine (220) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 131 | Engine (59) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 146 | Engine (84) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 123 | Engine (71) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | 4WD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 381 | Engine (301) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | 4WD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 5 | 392 | Engine (328) | No |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl manual available | 4WD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 181 | Engine (77) | No |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2.7L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 20 | Service brakes, hydraulic (4) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Sportage 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 71 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 71 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 191 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 191 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage HEV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 99 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage HEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 99 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage PHEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2022 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 1 | 46 |
| 2022 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 1 | 46 |
| 2021 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 2 | 53 |
| 2021 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 2 | 53 |
| 2020 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 161 |
| 2020 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 161 |
| 2019 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 70 |
| 2019 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 70 |
| 2018 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 164 |
| 2018 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 164 |
| 2017 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 401 |
| 2017 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 401 |
| 2016 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 131 |
| 2016 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 131 |
| 2015 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 146 |
| 2015 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 146 |
| 2014 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 123 |
| 2014 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 123 |
| 2013 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 381 |
| 2013 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 381 |
| 2012 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 392 |
| 2012 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 392 |
| 2011 | Kia Sportage SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 181 |
| 2011 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 181 |
| 2010 | Kia Sportage 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 20 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2027 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2027 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2027 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 41 |
| 2027 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 36 |
| 2027 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2026 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2026 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2026 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2026 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 42 |
| 2026 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 36 |
| 2026 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2025 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2025 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2025 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 38 |
| 2025 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 43 |
| 2025 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2025 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2024 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2024 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2024 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 38 |
| 2024 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 43 |
| 2024 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2024 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2023 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2023 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2023 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 38 |
| 2023 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 43 |
| 2023 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2022 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2022 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2021 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2020 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2020 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2019 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2019 | Sportage FE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2019 | Sportage FE FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 25 |
| 2019 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2018 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2018 | Sportage FE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2018 | Sportage FE FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2018 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2017 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2017 | Sportage FE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2017 | Sportage FE FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2017 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2016 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2016 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 23 |
| 2016 | Sportage SX AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | Sportage SX FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | Sportage AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Sportage FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2015 | Sportage SX AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | Sportage SX FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2014 | Sportage 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
23 |
| 2014 | Sportage 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2013 | Sportage 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
23–25 |
| 2013 | Sportage 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
21–23 |
| 2012 | Sportage 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
23–25 |
| 2012 | Sportage 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
21–23 |
| 2011 | Sportage 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
23–25 |
| 2011 | Sportage 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–23 |
| 2010 | Sportage 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L |
20–22 |
| 2010 | Sportage 4WD | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L |
20–21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.