Kia Sportage tire size & pressure 2023–2026
The 2023–2026 Kia Sportage came with 3 tire sizes depending on trim, from 235/65R17 (29.0″ tall) to 235/55R19 (29.2″ tall).
2023–2026 Kia Sportage tire size by trim
Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.
- LX, Hybrid LX235/65R172023–2026 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
- X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige235/65R172023–2025 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
- EX, SX, Hybrid EX235/60R182023–2026 · 18″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
- Hybrid SX-Prestige235/60R182023–2025 · 18″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
- X-Line, SX-Prestige, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige235/55R192023–2026 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
- X-Pro Prestige235/65R172026 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
- Hybrid S235/60R182026 · 18″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
- Hybrid X-Line, Hybrid SX-Prestige235/55R192026 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
Not sure which trim you have? The sticker on the driver's door frame lists your exact size and pressure. If it disagrees with this page, the sticker is right.
Spare: compact temporary (T135/90D17, 60 psi).
Kia Sportage tire pressure
The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2023–2026 Kia Sportage is 35 psi front and rear.
Check it cold, before driving. The number on the tire itself is its maximum, not the target. How to check tire pressure
Other sizes that fit your factory wheels
Same wheels, within 3% of the original height.
Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Kia Sportage's suspension.
Kia Sportage bolt pattern and lug nut torque
Same on every 2023–2026 Kia Sportage. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.
Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.
Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy
From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.
20236 5★43 mpg+
- Sportage Hybrid FWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive43 mpg
- Sportage Hybrid AWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive38 mpg
- Sportage FWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
Check your VIN for recall 22V651000 - Air Bags
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Check your VIN for recall 22V878000 - Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 23V298000 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Check your VIN for recall 23V410000 - Power Train
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Check your VIN for recall 23V531000 - Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V025000
20243 5★43 mpg+
- Sportage Hybrid FWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive43 mpg
- Sportage Hybrid AWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive38 mpg
- Sportage FWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Sportage X-pro, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive26 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V025000 - Steering
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Check your VIN for recall 24V422000 - Trailer Hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Check your VIN for recall 25V874000
20251 5★43 mpg+
- Sportage Hybrid FWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive43 mpg
- Sportage Hybrid AWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive38 mpg
- Sportage FWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Sportage X-pro, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive26 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Trailer Hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Check your VIN for recall 25V874000
20261 5★42 mpg+
- Sportage Hybrid FWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive42 mpg
- Sportage Hybrid AWD, Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive35 mpg
- Sportage FWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive26 mpg
- Sportage X-pro, Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive24 mpg
- Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Check your VIN for recall 26V046000
Retrieved 2026-10-14.
Quick answers
What size tires does a 2026 Kia Sportage have?
It depends on the trim: 235/65R17 (LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro Prestige); 235/60R18 (EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid S); 235/55R19 (X-Line, SX-Prestige, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige and others).
What size tires does a 2025 Kia Sportage have?
It depends on the trim: 235/65R17 (LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige); 235/60R18 (EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid SX-Prestige); 235/55R19 (X-Line, SX-Prestige, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige).
What size tires does a 2024 Kia Sportage have?
It depends on the trim: 235/65R17 (LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige); 235/60R18 (EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid SX-Prestige); 235/55R19 (X-Line, SX-Prestige, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige).
What size tires does a 2023 Kia Sportage have?
It depends on the trim: 235/65R17 (LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige); 235/60R18 (EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid SX-Prestige); 235/55R19 (X-Line, SX-Prestige, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige).
What should the tire pressure be on a Kia Sportage?
35 psi front and rear, measured cold. It's printed on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.
What is the bolt pattern on a Kia Sportage?
5x114.3, with M12x1.5 lug threads.
What is the lug nut torque for a Kia Sportage?
79 ft-lb (107 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.