2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Kia Sportage — The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations.
Trim: X-Line
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Kia Sportage snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Kia Sportage typically asks about $19,500 versus a $27,890 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Trailer Hitches) and 66 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$19,500
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$27,890
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
66
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Sportage?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 66 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Sportage. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Trailer Hitches
2025-12-17
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Campaign 25V874000
Steering
2024-06-07
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Campaign 24V422000
Structure
2024-01-18
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Campaign 24V025000
Owner complaints
66 complaints · 7 crash-related · 9 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other16
- Electrical System12
- Structure6
- Visibility/Wiper5
- Engine4
- Steering4
- Power Train3
- Service Brakes3
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2024 Sportage cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $19,500 in typical used asking against a $27,890 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $27,890
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $19,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$8,390 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Sportage?
The 2024 Kia Sportage sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Kia Sportage continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and was originally developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson and since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets, alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 183.5 in, width 73.6 in, height 65.7 in, and wheelbase 108.7 in, with curb weight around 3542.8 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD; 2024 Kia Sportage SUV FWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 108.7 in
- Curb weight about 3542.8 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 187 hp, 26 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
187 hp
Combined MPG
26 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (26 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,615
5-year energy
$8,077
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 26 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 183.5 in
- Width
- 73.6 in
- Height
- 65.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3542.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 26
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | X-Line | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 227 hp |
| Combined MPG | 26 | 38 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | — | — | 26 | AWD | |
| 227 | — | — | 38 | AWD |