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2020 Kia Sportage

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

10L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,100

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021123 · manufacturer campaign RC142

8 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Cadenza 2017–2018 · Sportage 2017–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install new ABS fuse(s) and, on certain models, update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

59,106 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019639 · manufacturer campaign SC029

17 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2019 · Sorento 2019 · Sportage 2019–2020

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.

26,082 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 42% of 200 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
239 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2020 Kia Sportage. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Kia Sportage get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Kia Sportage at 10 L/100 km combined, emitting 239 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Kia Sportage for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,100 in fuel, producing roughly 4,620 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.