2011 Kia Sportage Service and Repair Manual

Kia wrote one set of specifications for the 2011 Sportage, and this factory service and repair manual is matched to that year, engine and trim: the torque figures and sequences in it are the ones published for your vehicle, not a near-match inherited from an adjacent model year.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• EX
• LX
• SX

Known issues on the 2011 Sportage. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the engine and is tied to machining errors during the engine manufacturing process; bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. The second covers the hydraulic service brakes and the antilock and traction control system, where an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. The third covers the fuel delivery hoses, lines and fittings on Sportages that previously received an engine replacement under recall 17V-224, where a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The fourth covers the brake light switch: failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking, or inability to disengage the cruise control. Owners have filed 260 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 133 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures for each of those systems are here.

Whether you are diagnosing bearing wear, inspecting fuel lines after an engine replacement, or running a scheduled service on the 2.0L turbocharged or 2.4L engine, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the exact specification for your 2011 Sportage.