EngineHigh
Oil consumption on GDI engines.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check oil level and top-up history.
2021 Kia Sportage problems
A 2021 Kia Sportage is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2021 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2021 Kia Sportage is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults a 2021 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~68k miles an average 2021 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
TransmissionMedium
1.6T dual-clutch hesitation.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test-drive for jerky low-speed shifts.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and camera glitches.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the screen and cameras.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
EngineCritical
2.4 GDI engine failure / bearing knock.
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for knock and confirm engine recall/warranty history.
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Check this exact carKia Sportage · frequently asked questions
Is the Sportage reliable?
Good value but check GDI engine history and oil consumption.
Which engine should I choose?
The 2.4 GDI needs history checks; the 1.6T is livelier but has the dual-clutch.
Any Sportage recalls?
Engine and ABS-related campaigns exist; confirm completion.