2001 Kia Sportage - Maintenance & Specs
The 2001 Kia Sportage belongs to a Kia Sportage lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 16 model years, from 1995 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.0L, 2.0L I4. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2001 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1995) and later (2026) Sportage model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.8 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include OAT Coolant coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 16 city / 20 highway MPG, 18 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,450.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.8 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 18 MPG |
| Coolant | OAT Coolant |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 7 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.