2019 Kia Sportage
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Kia Sportage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2019 Kia Sportage at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2019 Kia Sportage recalls 2
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU softwar…
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, whi…
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia c…
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.
2019 Kia Sportage common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Kia Sportage MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2019 Kia Sportage worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Kia Sportage costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 ($21,683) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,590), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2019 Kia Sportage trims & engines on record
2019 Kia Sportage vehicles on record
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC6K7593094
2019 Kia Sportage EXKNDPN3AC6K7546922
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC6K7590132
2019 Kia Sportage EXKNDPN3AC1K7608730
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC7K7548407
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC8K7593193
2019 Kia Sportage SXKNDPRCA62K7506982
2019 Kia Sportage SXKNDPRCA63K7527274
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC9K7535903
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC1K7513099
2019 Kia Sportage EXKNDPNCAC8K7576956
2019 Kia Sportage EXKNDPNCAC7K7528672
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC3K7529420
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC6K7503409
2019 Kia Sportage EXKNDPNCAC3K7536252
2019 Kia Sportage EXKNDPNCAC1K7556354
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC0K7606437
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC9K7596202
2019 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC0K7511392
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2019 Kia Sportage — frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Kia Sportage have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 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 2019 Kia Sportage?
Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Sportage get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Kia Sportage at about 23 mpg combined (21 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2019 Kia Sportage worth?
Comparable 2019 Kia Sportage listings run roughly $16,971–$26,999, typically around $21,683 (from 15 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.