2012 Kia Sportage
2012

Kia
Sportage

Starting at N/A USD | 0

176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Safety

Connectivity

Connectivity

Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

176 hp
Horsepower
168 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
2012 Kia Sportage performance
2012 Kia Sportage interior

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency7.0 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,052 mm
Front Legroom
963 mm
Rear Legroom
2012 Kia Sportage interior CARGO
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Climate Control

Heated Front Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Bluetooth

Satellite Radio

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Backup Camera

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes

Monitoring

Security

Child Safety Locks
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Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

14 ft6.8"
4.44m

Width

6 ft1"
1.85m

Height

N/A

Wheelbase

8 ft7.9"
2.64m

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Colors

Express yourself.

Black Cherry
#2A2627
Twilight Blue
#101622
Signal Red
#8F272C
Bright Silver
#787B81
Clear White
#E9EBEA
Sand Track
#372B21
Mineral Silver
#8C898D

Trim Levels

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FWD 4dr I4 Man LX

FWD 4dr I4 Man LX

$21,995
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City10.0 L/100 km
Highway6.9 L/100 km
Combined6.9 - 10.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
Height1,636 mm
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,432 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

FWD 4dr I4 Auto LX

FWD 4dr I4 Auto LX

$24,495
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.4 L/100 km
Highway6.2 L/100 km
Combined6.2 - 9.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
Height1,646 mm
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,445 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr I4 Auto LX

AWD 4dr I4 Auto LX

$26,995
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.9 L/100 km
Highway7.0 L/100 km
Combined7.0 - 9.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
Height1,646 mm
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,522 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

FWD 4dr I4 Auto EX

FWD 4dr I4 Auto EX

$27,195
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.4 L/100 km
Highway6.2 L/100 km
Combined6.2 - 9.4 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
Height1,646 mm
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,445 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr I4 Auto EX

AWD 4dr I4 Auto EX

$29,695
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.9 L/100 km
Highway7.0 L/100 km
Combined7.0 - 9.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
Height1,646 mm
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,522 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr I4 Auto EX w/Luxury Pkg

AWD 4dr I4 Auto EX w/Luxury Pkg

$33,695
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.9 L/100 km
Highway7.0 L/100 km
Combined7.0 - 9.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
HeightN/A
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,522 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr T-GDI Auto SX

AWD 4dr T-GDI Auto SX

$34,995
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineTurbocharged Gas I4
Displacement2.0L/122
Horsepower260 hp
Torque269 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City10.0 L/100 km
Highway7.7 L/100 km
Combined7.7 - 10.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,450 mm
Width1,854 mm
HeightN/A
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,572 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr I4 Auto EX w/Nav

AWD 4dr I4 Auto EX w/Nav

$35,195
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower176 hp
Torque168 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City9.9 L/100 km
Highway7.0 L/100 km
Combined7.0 - 9.9 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,440 mm
Width1,854 mm
HeightN/A
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,522 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr T-GDI Auto SX w/Nav

AWD 4dr T-GDI Auto SX w/Nav

$36,995
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineTurbocharged Gas I4
Displacement2.0L/122
Horsepower260 hp
Torque269 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
City10.0 L/100 km
Highway7.7 L/100 km
Combined7.7 - 10.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,450 mm
Width1,854 mm
HeightN/A
Wheelbase2,639 mm
Curb Weight1,572 kg
Ground Clearance173 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,052 mm
Rear Leg Room963 mm
Front Head Room993 mm
Rear Head Room978 mm
Cargo Volume739 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

390 complaints reported to NHTSA

390
Total Reports
7
Crashes
10
Injuries
15
Fires

Most Common Issues

ENGINE
326
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23
POWER TRAIN
20
SERVICE BRAKES
11
HYDRAULIC
11

Recent Reports

ODI #11701684
Nov 26, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESSTRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while attempting to open to the front driver's side door from the inside of the vehicle, the contact heard an unknown part inside the door fall, and the door required to be opened manually by pulling on the exterior door handle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired unless the manufacturer contacted the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,841.
Incident: Nov 26, 2025VIN: KNDPB3A23C7***
ODI #11695866
Oct 27, 2025
ENGINE
The car experienced sudden engine failure, flashing check engine light. The car was towed to the nearest mechanic and knock sensor code P1326, consistent with recall 20V750, was present. Kia Corporate refuses to authorize inspection and repair under the recall because the code was cleared after the event in order to get it towed to the dealer. The defect clearly matches the recall condition, but Kia is declining inspection in violation of recall obligations. Car has been maintained with regular oil changes at the scheduled intervals for the duration of it's life.
Incident: Oct 23, 2025VIN: KNDPB3A24C7***
ODI #11680046
Aug 12, 2025
ENGINE
VIN# [XXX] My recall has not been repaired because Kia claims the repair parts have not been made available to them yet. This recall is from Sept. 2023. Why hasn't this been taken care of yet? Ridiculous & DANGEROUS!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Incident: Aug 12, 2025VIN: KNDPB3A21C7***
ODI #11670845
Jul 2, 2025
ENGINE
I was sold this car in April 2025. June 29 2025 my engine stopped working. Confirmed it is entirely blown. I was unaware of open unaddressed recalls when I purchased the car. Because of the recalls not being addressed by previous owners, kia and the warranty company refused to fix the engine.
Incident: Jun 29, 2025VIN: KNDPB3A23C7***
ODI #11668822
Jun 24, 2025
ENGINE
there were no warning lamps/lights/messages prior to the failure. I have been begging Kia Car pros Glendale to repair my engine since May 27 2025 as it qualifies under the settlement. I have requested in writing a response but they continue to use stalling tactics only calling me to convey they need the first 13,000mile oil change now. I have pictures and video timestamped I have documents to prove no negligence on my part for repairs and oil changes. I am a disabled veteran who lives on a mountain in a fire prone area. I have a service dog. I am not trying to endange my life, my service dogs or my neighbors. Email dated 21 June 2025: , I want to reiterate the full scope of documentation and context we have already provided in support of this case. To date, we have submitted: Over a decade of detailed maintenance and service records, covering 2012 through April 2023, demonstrating consistent oil changes and routine and meticulous upkeep; Confirmation that the KSDS upgrade was installed by Kia Glendale on June 6, 2022, and was fully operational at the time of failure; Proof of an oil change on March 7, 2025, at 98,798 miles; Photographic and video documentation dated March 27, 2025, showing the vehicle at exactly 100,000 miles with no check engine lights, warning indicators, or abnormal engine noise; A clear timeline showing that, just five weeks later on May 6, 2025, the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic engine failure at approximately 101,000 miles—despite having had an oil change only weeks earlier. For your convenience, we have re-sent all supporting documentation in case any records were misplaced during what has now become a significantly drawn-out process. Importantly, the vehicle owner did not continue driving after any warning light appeared. They immediately pulled over and had the vehicle professionally towed, demonstrating responsible action at every turn.
Incident: May 26, 2025VIN: KNDPCCA2XC7***
ODI #11655352
Apr 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car has been giving off a burning smell each time that I begin to drive especially if the heat is being utilized. The smell worsens as I drive a further distance.
Incident: Apr 18, 2025VIN: KNDPBCA25C7***
ODI #11654248
Apr 12, 2025
ENGINE
While accelerating engine just shut off and seized. No warning. No check engine light before or after during the incident. Temp was normal. Next day a check engine light did come on while car was in "on" position (engine still not turning over) but no code was generating. No evidence of leaking oil. Dipstick showed normal oil level.
Incident: Apr 3, 2025VIN: KNDPCCA68C7***
ODI #11633380
Dec 31, 2024
SERVICE BRAKESHYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Incident: Dec 31, 2024VIN: KNDPBCA21C7***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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