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Reliability Database
Kia

Sportage

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
4 Generations
14 Engines Rated
3,008 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 7 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2005-2010 KM
4 engines
452 complaints 🔥 44 ☠ 1
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2011-2016 SL
3 engines
1,337 complaints 🔥 61
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
→
2017-2022 QL
3 engines
815 complaints 🔥 55
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
→
2023-2025 NQ5
4 engines
404 complaints 🔥 1
1.6L Turbo ✅ Recommended (3.9)
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