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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2027 Kia Sportage.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 Kia Sportage. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 14).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Kia Sportage.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2027 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2027 Kia Sportage version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Sportage FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sportage Hybrid AWD 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 35 | 36 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Sportage Hybrid FWD 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,650 |
| Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 35 | 36 | 36 | $1,850 |
| Sportage X-pro 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.