The service and repair manual for the 2023 Kia Sportage — 1.6L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 18 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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door · SX Sport Utility 4-Door · Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door · X-Line Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door +12 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 292 complaints · 84 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2023 Sportage manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 76
- General Information 1,573
- Accessories & Equipment 7,077
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 604
- Body & Frame 889
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 3,423
- Restraints 1,626
- Drivelines & Axles 168
- Steering 876
- Electrical 320
- Suspension 425
- Engine Mechanical 469
- Transmission 1,159
- Engine Performance 15,987
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2023 Sportage
- Power Train — automatic transmission › fluid/lubricant › pump · 23V531000An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 22V651000An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
- Air Bags — side/window › curtain · 22V878000A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Electrical System — instrument cluster/panel · 23V298000A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warnin.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 24V025000A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist · 23V410000A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a cras.
Owners have filed 292 complaints and Kia has issued 84 technical service bulletins for the 2023 Sportage. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2023 Sportage manual
Is this manual specific to the 2023 Sportage?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2023 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door, SX Sport Utility 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door, X-Line Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid SX Sport Utility 4-Door, SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid SX Sport Utility 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door, SXL Sport Utility 4-Door, X-Pro Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid LX Sport Utility 4-Door, X-Pro Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2023 Sportage problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2023 Sportage, covering power train, electrical system, air bags. 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 2023 Sportage wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2023 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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