2001 Kia Sportage Service and Repair Manual

This is the factory service and repair manual Kia published for the 2001 Sportage — matched to this exact year, engine and trim, not adapted from an adjacent year of the same nameplate.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility
• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base
• EX
• Limited

Known issues on the 2001 Sportage. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year, and both concern exterior lighting. The first covers the headlights: combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles, where decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. The second covers exterior lighting generally — again combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles, with the same consequence of decreased lighting visibility that can lead to a crash. Owners have filed 354 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 12 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems are in this manual.

From exterior lighting work to routine service on the 2.0L DOHC four, it keeps you on Kia's own procedure and specification for your specific 2001 Sportage.