2026 Kia Sportage
The 2026 Kia Sportage is a compact SUV, rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 28
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $28,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Sportage |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 25 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 33 |
| Combined MPG | 28 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 317 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2200 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Sportage AWD | 26 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Sportage FWD | 28 MPG combined |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD | 35 MPG combined |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD | 42 MPG combined |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | 36 MPG combined |
| Sportage X-pro | 24 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 25 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 13% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $25,200
- Total interest
- $4,384
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≈ $1,436/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V046000 · 2026-01-27
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2026 Kia Sportage?
The 2026 Kia Sportage is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway).
Is the 2026 Kia Sportage reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Kia Sportage. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2026 Kia Sportage?
The 2026 Kia Sportage earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Sportage?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Kia Sportage costs roughly $1,436 per year to fuel, or about $7,179 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2026 Kia Sportage?
The 2026 Kia Sportage is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC