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2007 Kia Sportage EX Auto FWD

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The 2007 Kia Sportage EX Auto FWD is a 173-hp V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,395 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Sportage measures 171.3 inches long on a 103.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec	Value
Vehicle
Body Type	SUV
Powertrain	Gas
Price
MSRP	$21,395 ($33,543 *)
MSRP with Destination	$21,990 ($34,475 *)
Destination Charge	$595
Engine
Engine Type	Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated
Horsepower	173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Valvetrain	DOHC, 24-valve
Bore and Stroke	86.7 x 75
Injection Type	Multi-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type	Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City	17 MPG
Highway	23 MPG
Combined	20 MPG
Recommended Fuel	Regular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front	16 in
Wheels Rear	16 in
Tires Front	235/60R16
Tires Rear	235/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length	171.3 in
Width	70.9 in
Height	66.7 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in
Cargo Volume	23.6 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front	40.7 in
Headroom Rear	39.4 in
Legroom Front	42.1 in
Legroom Rear	37.2 in
Shoulder Room Front	56.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear	56.3 in
Hip Room Front	54.6 in
Hip Room Rear	54.6 in

* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall	Not rated
Frontal crash	Not rated
Frontal – driver	★★★★★
Frontal – passenger	★★★★★
Side crash	Not rated
Rollover	★★★★★ (17.4 % risk)

Tested variant: 2007 Kia Sportage 4-DR w/SAB

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia SPORTAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 1, 2013 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 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. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch 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 cause 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.

NHTSA campaign 13V114000

Apr 17, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI 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 THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

NHTSA campaign 09V130000

77 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Kia SPORTAGE

Owner Complaints

77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia SPORTAGE (10 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas

Air Bags	13
Electrical System	13
Exterior Lighting	12
Service Brakes	12
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	11
Steering	10

A complaint can cite more than one area.

Most recent complaints

Aug 24, 2025 · Suspension

“the rear subframe is completely rusted out the car only has 120,000 miles was able to get it home but something under it is making a banging noise looked under it and the subframe is rusted out”

Mar 13, 2025 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…”

Sep 10, 2024 · Service Brakes

“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning…”

Aug 5, 2024 · Engine Fire

“While driving on the interstate, kia caught on fire. We got off interstate at our stop and a car started honking. As we didn't know car engine was on fire. We pulled into a parking lot and got out…”

May 23, 2023 · Exterior Lighting

“The stop lamp switch was recalled & mine was replaced in 2010, but the part they replaced it with was faulty also and I’ve been driving without brake lights for years without knowing it. Then when I…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 KIA SPORTAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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