2023 Kia Sportage Service and Repair Manual

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2023 Kia Sportage service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • X-Line Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Plug-In Hybrid SX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid SX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SXL Sport Utility 4-Door
  • X-Pro Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid LX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • X-Pro Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.5L 2497CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2023 Kia Sportage Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V53100031/07/2023Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical comp

Consequence

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. De

NHTSA #22V65100029/08/2022Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of

NHTSA #22V87800028/11/2022Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.

Consequence

A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner no

NHTSA #23V29800026/04/2023Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warnin

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters wer

NHTSA #24V02500018/01/2024Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Consequence

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner

NHTSA #23V41000007/06/2023Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake ass

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a cras

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification

TSB #11031906

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software

TSB #11026698

PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking

TSB #11025761

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ITM REPLACEMENT AND ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (CA2509) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

TSB #11024484

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: GDI FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MISFIRE DTC(S) THETA III 2.5L GDI (CA2505) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar

TSB #11024183

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ITM REPLACEMENT AND ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (CA2509) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and then upgrade the Engine Control Module ECM system software on

TSB #11023278

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVNT COAXIAL CABLE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the

TSB #11019972

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: GDI FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MISFIRE DTC(S) THETA III 2.5L GDI (CA2505) -This bulletin provides information regarding cylinder misfire DTCs stored on some 2021-2023MY Kia models listed in the table below equ

TSB #11019970

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: GDI FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MISFIRE DTC(S) - CLOSED AND SUPERSEDED BY FUE068/CA2505 - This bulletin is now closed. This bulletin provides information regarding cylinder misfire DTCs stored on some 2021-2023

Showing the 8 most recent of 63 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20260122Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

On November 15, I was traveling with my mother and seated in the front passenger seat of a 2023 Kia Sportage while she was driving approximately 65 mph on the interstate when the vehicle struck a deer

20260114Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

I was parked in a spot outside the Service Department of John Kennedy Ford, waiting for my son, who was getting his car serviced. I couldn't see the door of the Service Department, so I decided to mov

20260114Component: ENGINECrash reported1 injured

I was parked in a spot outside the Service Department of John Kennedy Ford, waiting for my son, who was getting his car serviced. I couldn't see the door of the Service Department, so I decided to mov

20260114Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGCrash reported1 injured

I was parked in a spot outside the Service Department of John Kennedy Ford, waiting for my son, who was getting his car serviced. I couldn't see the door of the Service Department, so I decided to mov

20250702Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned all 3 lanes on the highway. The vehicle hit a retaining wall, the vehicle bounced back, spu

Showing the 5 most serious of 292 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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