2009 Kia Sportage Reviews, Ratings & Specs
Editor's Overview
Kia Sportage Models & Trims
LX Sport - $4,600 - $6,087
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start (Optional)
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
EX Sport - $5,096 - $6,741
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System (Optional)
- Heated Seats (Optional)
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start (Optional)
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
Owner Reviews
The Kia Sportage is a great off-roading and family trip car.
That it seems to be reliable it's just the little things that are super annoying.
Inside out fall apart vehicle.
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.
- Moderate Overlap Front A
- Side A
- Roof Strength P
- Driver-side Overlap Front N/A
Safety Features
- Electronic stability control w/traction control
- Side-impact door beams
- Driver & front passenger airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
- Front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
- Rear 3-point seat belts
- Rear child safety door locks
- Lower anchors & tether for children (LATCH)
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Safety Recalls (2)
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Electrical System Nov 10, 2016Report Receipt Date:Nov 10, 2016NHTSA Campaign:16V815000Summary:Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.Consequence:If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.Remedy:Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.
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Exterior Lighting , Service Brakes, Hydraulic Apr 1, 2013Report Receipt Date:Apr 1, 2013NHTSA Campaign:13V114000Summary:Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and causing the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.Consequence:Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.Remedy:Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.