The service and repair manual for the 2009 Kia Sportage — 2.0L I4 and 2.7L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC 2.7L V6 — 162 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 120 complaints · 19 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Sportage manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 192
- General Information 1,425
- Accessories & Equipment 427
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 872
- Body & Frame 348
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 431
- Restraints 306
- Drivelines & Axles 69
- Steering 74
- Electrical 532
- Suspension 74
- Engine Mechanical 157
- Transmission 702
- Engine Performance 2,304
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 221
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Sportage
- Electrical System — wiring · 16V815000If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 13V114000Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control cou.
Owners have filed 120 complaints and Kia has issued 19 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Sportage. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Sportage manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Sportage?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.7L V6 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2009 Sportage problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Sportage, covering electrical system, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2009 Sportage wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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