2023 Kia Sportage Service and Repair Manual
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
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
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. De
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.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner no
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
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warnin
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters wer
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner
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
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a cras
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P17A000 on some 2022-2025MY Hybrid Electric Vehi
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC325) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC325) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Auxiliary Electric Water Pump (AEWP), control harness wiring, and
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC325_STKR: COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC325) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC325.
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC325_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC325) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia conducting Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign regarding the Auxiliary Electric Water Pump (AEWP) on certain 2023
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC325) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign regardin
Showing the 8 most recent of 84 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
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
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
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
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
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.
