What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 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 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD?

Owners have filed 449 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD?

NHTSA gave the 2013 Kia Sportage 2WD (2013 Kia Sportage SUV FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2013 Kia Sportage 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Kia Sportage SUV FWD.

4/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	21	30	25	371
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	20	27	23	396
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	21	28	24	380

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 17V224000

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Campaign 18V907000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued dur

Campaign 23V652000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

449 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 35 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 300 Unknown Or Other 27 Electrical System 22

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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.