2022 Kia Sportage FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
350 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Kia Sportage SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
41
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems41 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 41 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Sportage FWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
18
Electrical System
5
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Visibility / Wipers
4
Power Train
3
Fuel System
3
Steering
2
Brakes
2

2022 Kia Sportage FWD problems by category: Engine: 18 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/01/2026ODI#11714821
On Feb. 1, 2026 my 2022 Kia Sportage caught fire while parked and turned off. The vehicle had been stationary and was not running at the time the fire started. There were no warning lights, no prior o…
EngineFiled: 08/09/2025ODI#11679583
On [XXX] while driving on the highway my vehicle stalled and the engine light came on. I called my local Kia dealership and setup a diagnostic. My vehicle was dropped off 7/22/25 in which I was info…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 12/26/2023ODI#11561897
The last 3 months, 3 times the brakes of my 2022 Kia Sportage activated without warning or reason while I was accelerating at about 35mph under different conditions. First time, my brakes slammed hard…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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