What years was the Kia Sportage made?

The Kia Sportage has been produced from 1995 to present.

How do I check for Kia Sportage recalls?

Enter your Kia Sportage VIN above. Our free tool checks the NHTSA database for any open safety recalls specific to your vehicle.

What does a Kia Sportage VIN tell me?

A Kia Sportage VIN reveals the exact trim level, engine size, manufacturing plant, safety features, and model year. Our decoder extracts all this data instantly.

1995–2026 Model Years

Kia Sportage VIN Check & Specs

Name: Kia Sportage
Brand: Kia

Decode any Kia Sportage VIN to reveal factory specs, open recalls, and owner complaints.

Works for all Sportage trims and engines.

About the Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a popular suv that has been in production since 1995 and continues to be manufactured today.

Before buying a used Sportage, it's critical to check the VIN for open safety recalls, accident history, and manufacturing defects. Our free decoder pulls data directly from NHTSA to give you peace of mind.

1995

First Year

Present

Still Made

Model Years

Select Your Sportage Year

Choose your model year for year-specific specs, recalls, and common issues.

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Common Kia Sportage Issues

Based on NHTSA complaints and recall data, here are areas to watch when buying a used Sportage:

Safety Recalls

Check for unrepaired defects

Transmission

Shifting & reliability

Electrical

Sensors & wiring issues

Engine

Oil consumption & timing

Enter your VIN above to check if your specific Sportage is affected.

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