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2009 Kia Sportage 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.7L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 444
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 25 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 25 22 404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 13V114000

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model

Campaign 16V815000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may co

Campaign 22V800000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

120 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 15 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 18 Air Bags 16 Steering 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Kia Sportage 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2009 Kia Sportage 2WD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Kia Sportage 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Kia Sportage 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2009 Kia Sportage 2WD?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia Sportage 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.