TransmissionMedium
1.6T dual-clutch hesitation.
DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200
Inspect · Test-drive for jerky low-speed shifts.
2017–2022 Kia Sportage · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Kia Sportage typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£3,200
- Top three risks, from
- £1,820
- Worst case, everything
- £7,600
The single priciest documented job on the 2017–2022 Kia Sportage is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,000–£7,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineCritical
2.4 GDI engine failure / bearing knock.
Major mechanical repair£800–£2,500
Inspect · Listen for knock and confirm engine recall/warranty history.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and camera glitches.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the screen and cameras.
EngineHigh
Oil consumption on GDI engines.
Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700
Inspect · Check oil level and top-up history.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Kia Sportage this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.