Kia ยท 2025
2025 Kia Sportage FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2025 Kia Sportage SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | 317 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Display
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
91 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 0 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 2025 Kia Sportage FWD?
EPA figures for the 2025 Kia Sportage FWD reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2025 Kia Sportage FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2025 Kia Sportage FWD. 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 2025 Kia Sportage FWD?
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Sportage FWD, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2025 Kia Sportage FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2025 Kia Sportage FWD (2025 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.