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Used Kia Sportage V: the buying guide

SUV · since 2021 · Petrol, Hybrid

✓ 14 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
5.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€505/month
Indicative prices
€18,240 – €34,880

2 known faults

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Kia Sportage V, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Family SUV rated 5 Euro NCAP stars in 2022 (87% adult protection), with a fairly good reliability reputation according to What Car? and The Car Expert. A European (KBA) recall concerned the brake vacuum pump of cars built from September 2022 to June 2023: have it checked before buying.

Reliability
5.0/5
Indicative prices
€18,240 – €34,880
Monthly cost
€505
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230, 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265.

  • 1.6 T-GDi 150 MHEV

    Petrol · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 1

    150 hp 1.6 turbo petrol (mild hybrid); the French range started with this version with a manual gearbox (€29,990 at launch). Also available with the DCT7 automatic gearbox.

  • 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 230 hp · 5.5 L/100 km · 125 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    180 hp 1.6 petrol hybrid combined with a 60 hp electric motor, six-speed automatic gearbox, 4x2 or 4x4.

  • 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 265 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid: 1.6 petrol and a 91 hp electric motor, 13.8 kWh battery, around 56 km in all-electric mode, four-wheel drive.

Market prices

€18,240 – €34,880

Indicative range: 2021 to 2026, yearly medians of 321 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Multimedia screen bugs and dashboard warning lights

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

What Car? reports isolated faults in the multimedia system and occasional warning lights on the dashboard, especially on the hybrids. In Consumer Reports' owner survey on the 2022 Sportage, owners describe a screen that freezes or goes black.

Versions
1.6 T-GDi 150 MHEV, 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230, 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Braking assistance: vacuum pump (recall)

Manufacturer recall

A recall by the German KBA (reference 14840R) concerns 23,887 Sportages built from 8 September 2022 to 14 June 2023: a failure of the vacuum pump can force the driver to press the brake pedal harder and switch on the engine warning light. The fix is a software update to the engine control unit. The sources do not specify which engines are concerned: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.6 T-GDi 150 MHEV, 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230, 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Sportage”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€135
Insurance€84
Maintenance€38
Depreciation€248
Total per month€505

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€135

1.6 T-GDi HEV 230 version: combined consumption of 5.5 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.5 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €135

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€84

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€38

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€248

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Give the serial number to a Kia dealer to check recalls, in particular the vacuum pump recall (built September 2022 to June 2023).
  • Check on the test drive the effort needed on the brake pedal and that no engine warning light is on.
  • Test the multimedia screen and the dashboard: start-up, freezes, warning lights.
  • Plug-in hybrid: ask for the service invoices and check that charging and electric mode work.
  • Check the service book and the remaining manufacturer warranty.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the software recall linked to the brake vacuum pump been carried out at Kia? Do you have proof?
  • Have the multimedia screen or the dashboard ever failed?
  • For the plug-in hybrid: was the car charged regularly?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Good choice, check first
Price
€26,700 – €45,300
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Ford Kuga

III · since 2019

Buy with care
Price
€13,400 – €30,500
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Peugeot 3008

II · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€7,980 – €17,294
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Škoda Karoq

I · since 2017

Good choice, check first
Price
€16,000 – €32,700
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Kia Sportage V (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Kia Sportage V have a good safety rating?

Yes: five stars at Euro NCAP in 2022, with 87% for adult protection, 86% for children, 66% for vulnerable road users and 72% for safety assist (Euro NCAP datasheet, test carried out on the 1.6 T-GDi HEV version).

What is the boot capacity of the Kia Sportage V?

It depends on the engine: 526 litres for the diesel according to Motor1 France, around 540 litres for the plug-in hybrid according to Fiches-auto, 587 litres for the 230 hp hybrid according to Fiches-auto and Motor1.

What were the launch prices of the Sportage V in France?

In January 2022, the range started at €29,990 (150 hp petrol, manual), €37,490 for the 230 hp hybrid in 4x2 and €43,290 for the 265 hp plug-in hybrid (Flotauto, Motor1, L'argus). These new-car launch prices are indicative only.

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