2010 Kia Sportage problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2010 Kia Sportage have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Kia Sportage. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2010 Kia Sportage get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Kia Sportage at about 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2010 Kia Sportage worth?

Comparable 2010 Kia Sportage listings run roughly $5,300–$9,800, typically around $7,438 (from 21 vehicles).

2010 Kia Sportage at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints20

Combined21 mpg

Typical price$7,438

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Kia Sportage recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #13V114000 · 01/04/2013

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, …

Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module NHTSA Campaign #23V652000 · 25/09/2023

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Kia Sportage common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2010 Kia Sportage MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Kia Sportage worth?

Low

$5,300

Typical price

$7,438

High

$9,800

From 21 comparable 2010 Kia Sportage listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Kia Sportage costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750

Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,950

Total$18,700

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($7,438) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,504), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Kia Sportage trims & engines on record

Trims

LX · GL

Engines

2.0L 4-cyl · 2.7L 6-cyl

2010 Kia Sportage vehicles on record

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA30A7699427

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A49A7711258

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA35A7712933

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A4XA7723869

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A40A7712007

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A48A7667592

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A47A7711405

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A40A7711746

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA3XA7700518

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA34A7705696

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A41A7693080

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A44A7703407

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA39A7714099 2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A43A7702345

2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA33A7717466 2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A48A7711798 2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKG3A42A7685957 2010 Kia Sportage LXKNDKGCA30A7671160 2010 Kia Sportage GLKNDKG3A48A7706231 2010 Kia Sportage GLKNDKGCA37A7733461

2010 Kia Sportage GLKNDKGCA30A7704870

Other Kia Sportage model years

2010 Kia Sportage — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Kia Sportage have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Kia Sportage. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kia Sportage?

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Kia Sportage get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Kia Sportage at about 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2010 Kia Sportage worth?

Comparable 2010 Kia Sportage listings run roughly $5,300–$9,800, typically around $7,438 (from 21 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.