The service and repair manual for the 2016 Kia Sportage — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 3.3L V6 engines, 4 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 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SX Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 182 complaints · 97 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Sportage manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 148
- General Information 1,519
- Accessories & Equipment 1,154
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 460
- Body & Frame 585
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,038
- Restraints 1,035
- Drivelines & Axles 68
- Steering 753
- Electrical 591
- Suspension 357
- Engine Mechanical 225
- Transmission 829
- Engine Performance 4,483
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Sportage
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 18V907000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 22V051000An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 182 complaints and Kia has issued 97 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Sportage. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Sportage manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Sportage?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 3.3L V6 across the SX Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2016 Sportage problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Sportage, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2016 Sportage wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 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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