2025 Kia Sportage Service and Repair Manual

The 2025 Sportage is the final year before its mid-cycle refresh, offered as a gas model from LX to X-Pro Prestige with a 2.5-liter four and eight-speed automatic, as a Hybrid in LX, EX and SX Prestige, and as a Plug-in Hybrid in X-Line and X-Line Prestige, both electrified versions built on a 1.6-liter turbo. Hybrid-system cooling, high-voltage service and transmission specifications all vary by version, so this service and repair manual is written to the 2025 model: procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules.

Engines covered

• 2.5L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four full hybrid (98 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four plug-in hybrid (98 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• EX
• Hybrid EX
• Hybrid LX
• Hybrid SX Prestige
• LX
• Plug-In Hybrid X-Line
• Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige
• SX
• SX Prestige
• X-Line
• X-Pro
• X-Pro Prestige

Known issues on the 2025 Sportage. One recall is on federal record for this model year: on vehicles with the 4.2-inch screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory, a software error can make the instrument panel screen fail, and dealers replace the tow hitch harness control module. Owners have filed 51 complaints, including reports on the electrical system, forward collision avoidance and powertrain. This manual includes the trailer wiring, cluster circuit diagrams and diagnostic steps for tracing those faults.