2020 Kia Sportage
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Kia Sportage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.
2020 Kia Sportage at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2020 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.
2020 Kia Sportage common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Kia Sportage MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2020 Kia Sportage worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 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 ($24,601) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,894), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2020 Kia Sportage trims & engines on record
2020 Kia Sportage vehicles on record
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC5L7719950
2020 Kia Sportage EX, EX Technology PackageKNDPNCAC1L7645942
2020 Kia Sportage SXKNDPRCA66L7693841
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC1L7630408
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC9L7638031
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC4L7797295
2020 Kia Sportage EX, EX Technology PackageKNDPNCAC7L7730364
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC4L7679117
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC3L7634847
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC3L7693977
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC3L7637439
2020 Kia Sportage EX, EX Technology PackageKNDPN3AC7L7741784
2020 Kia Sportage EX, EX Technology PackageKNDPNCAC1L7633354
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC2L7677186
2020 Kia Sportage SXKNDPRCA68L7653034
2020 Kia Sportage SXKNDPRCA65L7664332
2020 Kia Sportage SXKNDPRCA66L7754119
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3ACXL7679560
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPMCAC4L7714075
2020 Kia Sportage EX, EX Technology PackageKNDPN3AC3L7742463
2020 Kia Sportage LXKNDPM3AC5L7742855
2020 Kia Sportage EX, EX Technology PackageKNDPNCAC0L7754070
Other Kia Sportage model years
2020 Kia Sportage — frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Kia Sportage have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 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 2020 Kia Sportage?
Based on 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Kia Sportage get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Kia Sportage at about 23 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway).
How much is a 2020 Kia Sportage worth?
Comparable 2020 Kia Sportage listings run roughly $20,999–$28,580, typically around $24,601 (from 14 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.