2021 Kia sportage
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Kia sportage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2021 Kia sportage at a glance
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2021 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.
2021 Kia sportage common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Kia sportage MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 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. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Kia sportage trims & engines on record
2021 Kia sportage vehicles on record
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2021 Kia sportage — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Kia sportage have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Kia sportage?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Kia sportage get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Kia sportage at about 23 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.