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2021 Kia Sportage AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Kia Sportage SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 421 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 390 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an el
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
68 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Kia Sportage AWD?
EPA figures for the 2021 Kia Sportage AWD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Kia Sportage AWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Sportage AWD. 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 2021 Kia Sportage AWD?
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Sportage AWD, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Kia Sportage AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Kia Sportage AWD (2021 Kia Sportage SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
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.