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Reliability Database
Kia

Sportage

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
4 Generations
10 Engines Rated
3,013 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2005-2010 KM
2 engines
454 complaints 🔥 44 ☠ 1
2.4L ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2011-2016 SL
3 engines
1,340 complaints 🔥 61
2.0L ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2017-2022 QL
2 engines
815 complaints 🔥 55
2.0L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2023-2025 NQ5
3 engines
404 complaints 🔥 1
1.6L ✅ Recommended (3.7)
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