How much oil does a Kia Sportage take?

2023–2024 2.5L: 6.13 quarts (5.8 L) of 0W-20 full synthetic. 2020–2022: 5.07 quarts (4.8 L) in both engines, 5W-20 for the 2.4L, 5W-30 ACEA A5 (or 0W-30 ACEA C2) full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo. Hybrid/PHEV 1.6T: its own spec; check the hybrid manual.

Does the 2023+ Sportage really require full-synthetic 0W-20?

Yes, the manual specifies full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, and its viscosity chart lists no other grade for the 2.5L. Kia adds that if the recommended oil isn't used, you must follow the shorter severe-duty change schedule. The 2020–2022 engines are more flexible: 5W-20 or 5W-30 on the 2.4L; 5W-30, 0W-30 or 5W-40 on the turbo.

What transmission fluid does the Sportage use?

Two different specs; don't mix them up. The 2020–2022 6-speed uses ATF SP-IV. The 2023+ 8-speed uses ATF SP4M-1, and the manual warns that non-specified fluid, even fluid "marked as compatible," can cause shudder and eventual transmission failure. Our capacities are total fill; a drain-and-refill takes less, so the final level is set by the level-check procedure. The hybrid's 6-speed has its own fluid; verify in the hybrid manual.

Is the 2020–2022 Sportage covered by Kia's Theta II engine settlement?

No, the settlement's class covers 2012–2018 and certain 2019 Sportages with the Theta II 2.0L turbo or 2.4L GDI. The 2020–2022 2.4L is the same engine family but falls back on KSDS protection (it logs P1326; see /codes/kia/p1326/) and the standard 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for the original owner. Run your VIN with Kia to see what your specific truck carries, and see our Kia warranty guide at /warranty/kia/ for how that warranty actually pays out.

What's the lug nut torque on a Sportage?

79–94 lb-ft (107–127 N·m) on every year of this range, steel or alloy wheels: tighten in a star pattern and aim for the middle of the range. If you used the compact spare, it wants 60 psi and a 50-mph limit.

2020–2024 Kia Sportage Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

The 2023–2024 Sportage 2.5L takes 6.13 quarts (5.8 L) of 0W-20 full-synthetic oil. The 2020–2022 Sportage takes 5.07 quarts (4.8 L) in both engines: 5W-20 for the 2.4L, 5W-30 full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo. The 8-speed (2023+) uses ATF SP4M-1, the 6-speed (2020–22) uses ATF SP-IV, and lug nut torque is 79–94 lb-ft on all years.

Compiled from Kia owner's manuals for the 2020–2024 Sportage, which is really two different vehicles. The 2020–2022 trucks (QL generation) run a 2.4L Theta II GDI or, in the SX Turbo, a 2.0L Theta II T-GDI, both with a 6-speed automatic. The 2023 redesign (NX5) grew the Sportage and switched to the 2.5L Smartstream GDI with an 8-speed, a strict 0W-20 full-synthetic requirement, and a new transmission fluid spec (SP4M-1) that does not interchange with the old SP-IV. Hybrid and PHEV owners: your 1.6L turbo has its own manual and its own specs; we only print what we've verified, so check your book where noted.

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2.5L 4-cyl (Smartstream G2.5 GDI, 2023–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil (with filter)	6.13 qt (5.8 L), manual lists one drain-and-refill figure
Oil viscosity	0W-20 full synthetic only (API SN PLUS/SP, ILSAC GF-6); the viscosity chart lists no other grade
Automatic, 8-speed (total)	6.87 qt (6.5 L) total fill; a drain & refill takes less, set by level procedure · ATF SP4M-1 (Kia genuine or manual-listed brands), NOT the older SP-IV; the manual warns substitutes can ruin the transmission
Coolant (engine)	9.72 qt (9.2 L), ethylene glycol with phosphate base for aluminum radiators (Kia factory long-life)
Rear differential (AWD)	0.56–0.66 qt (0.53–0.63 L) · 75W/85 GL-5 hypoid gear oil
Transfer case (AWD)	0.65–0.72 qt (0.62–0.68 L) · 75W/85 GL-5 hypoid gear oil

2.4L 4-cyl (Theta II GDI, 2020–2022)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil (with filter)	5.07 qt (4.8 L), manual lists one drain-and-refill figure
Oil viscosity	5W-20 (API/ILSAC latest) recommended; 5W-30 allowed by the temperature chart
Automatic, 6-speed (total)	7.01 qt (6.7 L) total fill, not a drain & refill · ATF SP-IV (Kia genuine or manual-listed brands)
Coolant (engine)	8.24 qt (7.8 L), phosphate-based ethylene glycol for aluminum radiators
Rear differential (AWD)	0.61 qt (0.58 L) · 75W/85 GL-5 hypoid gear oil
Transfer case (AWD)	0.48 qt (0.45 L) · 75W/85 GL-5 hypoid gear oil

2.0L turbo 4-cyl (Theta II T-GDI, 2020–2022 SX Turbo)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil (with filter)	5.07 qt (4.8 L), same volume as the 2.4L, but a different oil spec
Oil viscosity	5W-30 ACEA A5 or 0W-30 ACEA C2 full synthetic; the chart also allows 5W-40, never 5W-20 in the turbo
Automatic, 6-speed (total)	8.24 qt (7.8 L) total fill, the turbo's 6-speed holds more than the 2.4L's · ATF SP-IV (Kia genuine or manual-listed brands)
Coolant (engine)	7.61 qt (7.2 L), phosphate-based ethylene glycol for aluminum radiators
Rear differential (AWD)	0.61 qt (0.58 L) · 75W/85 GL-5 hypoid gear oil
Transfer case (AWD)	0.48 qt (0.45 L) · 75W/85 GL-5 hypoid gear oil

1.6L turbo Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2023–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil (with filter)	Not verified here: the hybrid and PHEV have their own owner's manual; use its "Recommended Lubricants and Capacities" table
Oil viscosity	Differs from the 2.5L's 0W-20: the hybrid manual lists its own full-synthetic spec (commonly cited as 0W-30); confirm in your manual before buying oil
Automatic, 6-speed (hybrid)	Not verified here; see your hybrid manual or dealer · Kia ATF, hybrid-specific spec; verify in the hybrid manual
Coolant (engine)	Two cooling circuits (engine + hybrid power electronics), capacities not verified here; see the hybrid manual

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Lug nut torque	79–94 lb-ft (107–127 N·m), all years, steel and alloy wheels
Common factory tire sizes	2023–2024: 235/65R17 · 235/60R18 · 235/55R19 (per trim), 2020–2022: check the driver's-door placard
Fuel tank	16.4 gal (62 L) 2020–2022 · 14.3 gal (54 L) 2023+ gas (hybrid/PHEV differ; verify)
Brake fluid	DOT-3 or DOT-4 (2020–2022) · DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO 4925 Class 6 (2023+)
Spark plugs	Iridium long-life, 2023+ schedule says replace at 96,000 mi; the manual prints no part number or gap, verify per engine
Compact spare pressure	60 psi (420 kPa); 50 mph (80 km/h) max

A/C refrigerant & compressor oil

Years / engine	Refrigerant	Charge	Compressor oil
2020-2022 (4th gen, QL platform) gasoline 2.0L / 2.4L GDI	R-134a	See under-hood label	PAG 46, 6.9 oz
2023-2024 (5th gen, NQ5 platform) gasoline 2.5L (and 1.6T)	R-1234yf	15.87 oz (450 g)	PAG 46, 4.23 oz

⚠ Refrigerant type and charge can change by model year and trim. Always confirm against the under-hood A/C charge label on your specific vehicle before recharging: that decal is the authoritative source. A wrong charge, or the wrong oil (PAG vs. POE), can damage the compressor.

How to read A/C gauges: pressure chart & diagnosis →

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item	Interval
Engine oil & filter	Every 7,500 mi / 12 mo (2020–22) · 8,000 mi / 12 mo or when the oil-life alert appears (2023+); roughly half under severe use; verify against your schedule
Tire rotation	Every 8,000 mi, in practice, with every oil change
Engine air filter	Inspect with oil changes, replace every ~30,000 mi; sooner in dusty areas; verify
Cabin filter	Every ~15,000–16,000 mi; sooner in dust or city grime
Coolant	First change ~120,000 mi / 10 yr, then every 24,000 mi / 24 mo (2023+ schedule); verify your year's chart
Automatic transmission fluid	No change scheduled under normal service; severe use ~56,000–60,000 mi; verify

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DIY oil change: quick steps

1 Set up

Warm the engine a few minutes, park level. The Sportage usually needs ramps or a low-profile jack: drain plug and spin-on filter both live under the engine, and AWD models add a transfer case to maneuver around.
2 Drain

Pull the drain plug and fit a fresh crush washer every time. Give it a full 10 minutes: the 2.5L holds almost six liters and drips slowly at the end.
3 Filter

Spin-on filter: oil the new gasket, hand-tight plus about three-quarters of a turn. Make sure the old gasket came off with the old filter: a doubled gasket blows out and dumps oil fast.
4 Refill, verify, reset

Fill per the table for your engine: note the turbo takes a different oil than the 2.4L even though the volume matches. Wait a few minutes, check the dipstick, then check again after a short drive. Kia's low-oil-pressure protection cuts engine power and only fully clears after a restart, so don't run it low. Reset the oil-life reminder in the cluster.

How to reset the oil maintenance light

1 Open the service menu

2023+: in the cluster go to User Settings → Convenience → Oil Change Reminder, or on the infotainment screen Settings → Vehicle → Cluster → Oil Change Reminder. 2020–22: use the LCD User Settings menu (Service Interval) with the steering-wheel arrows.
2 Reset

Select Reset and confirm. The separate Service Interval reminder (mileage/days you set yourself) resets under Vehicle Settings → Service Interval → Reset: do both if your dealer set one up.

Common problems on this vehicle

Theta II engine on the 2020–2022 2.4L: covered, but not by the settlement

The 2.4L Theta II GDI is the engine family behind Kia's bearing-failure saga, but read the years carefully: the seizure recall (NHTSA 17V-224) covered only 2011–2013 Sportages, and the class-action settlement's lifetime short-block warranty covers 2012–2018 and certain 2019 Sportages. A 2020–2022 Sportage 2.4L sits outside both. What you do get: the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) is built in; it listens for early rod-bearing wear, logs Kia code P1326 (see /codes/kia/p1326/) and limits power to protect the engine, plus Kia's standard 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for original owners. If a deep knock or sudden oil loss shows up, stop driving, run your VIN with Kia, and bring oil-change receipts.

Two park-outside fire recalls (2020–2022)

The QL generation carries two separate fire recalls where Kia's official advice is to park outside, away from structures, until the work is done. First, the ABS hydraulic unit (HECU) can short internally and ignite even with the engine off. NHTSA 21V-137 (Kia SC206) covers 2017–2021 Sportages, and the fix is a fuse kit. Second, on 2017–2022 Sportages with a factory or dealer-installed tow hitch, moisture on the hitch harness circuit board can short and burn: NHTSA 22V-703 (Kia SC249). Both repairs are free at any Kia dealer; run your VIN in our recall tool to see if either is open.

Early-build recalls on the 2023 redesign

First-year NX5s collected a string of recalls, all with free fixes: the Idle Stop & Go electric oil pump controller can overheat (NHTSA 23V-531, this one is a fire risk), the brake booster diaphragm can leak vacuum and lengthen stops (23V-410), the digital instrument cluster can boot up blank (23V-298, software), the alternator's positive terminal nut can loosen and stall the engine (22V-651), and 2023–2024 roof moldings can fly off on the highway (24V-025). None are reasons to avoid the truck, but a used 2023 with open recalls is leverage, so check the VIN before you buy and after every Kia letter.

Check the oil monthly: every engine here protects itself by cutting power

Both generations use Kia's enhanced engine protection: if oil pressure drops, the oil-pressure light comes on, power is limited, and the manual notes the system only stands down after pressure returns and the engine is restarted. GDI engines in this family also have a documented appetite for oil as they age: the 2.4L especially has owner reports of rising consumption, though there's no consumption campaign for these Sportage years as of this writing. A monthly dipstick habit (and keeping receipts if consumption climbs) is the cheapest insurance this platform offers.

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models; check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Kia Sportage take?: 2023–2024 2.5L: 6.13 quarts (5.8 L) of 0W-20 full synthetic. 2020–2022: 5.07 quarts (4.8 L) in both engines, 5W-20 for the 2.4L, 5W-30 ACEA A5 (or 0W-30 ACEA C2) full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo. Hybrid/PHEV 1.6T: its own spec; check the hybrid manual.
Does the 2023+ Sportage really require full-synthetic 0W-20?: Yes, the manual specifies full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, and its viscosity chart lists no other grade for the 2.5L. Kia adds that if the recommended oil isn't used, you must follow the shorter severe-duty change schedule. The 2020–2022 engines are more flexible: 5W-20 or 5W-30 on the 2.4L; 5W-30, 0W-30 or 5W-40 on the turbo.
What transmission fluid does the Sportage use?: Two different specs; don't mix them up. The 2020–2022 6-speed uses ATF SP-IV. The 2023+ 8-speed uses ATF SP4M-1, and the manual warns that non-specified fluid, even fluid "marked as compatible," can cause shudder and eventual transmission failure. Our capacities are total fill; a drain-and-refill takes less, so the final level is set by the level-check procedure. The hybrid's 6-speed has its own fluid; verify in the hybrid manual.
Is the 2020–2022 Sportage covered by Kia's Theta II engine settlement?: No, the settlement's class covers 2012–2018 and certain 2019 Sportages with the Theta II 2.0L turbo or 2.4L GDI. The 2020–2022 2.4L is the same engine family but falls back on KSDS protection (it logs P1326; see /codes/kia/p1326/) and the standard 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for the original owner. Run your VIN with Kia to see what your specific truck carries, and see our Kia warranty guide at /warranty/kia/ for how that warranty actually pays out.
What's the lug nut torque on a Sportage?: 79–94 lb-ft (107–127 N·m) on every year of this range, steel or alloy wheels: tighten in a star pattern and aim for the middle of the range. If you used the compact spare, it wants 60 psi and a 50-mph limit.