Hattiesburg, MS · Dean McCrary Kia Service Center

2024 Kia Sportage Maintenance Schedule

From 7,500 miles out to 150,000, here’s everything the 2024 Sportage’s 2.5L engine calls for. Every row lists what’s due at that visit, so you can tell the routine repeat work apart from the one-time milestones.

Recurring — due again at this interval New service — first time due at this milestone
Mileage Every Visit Filters Fluids Engine Drivetrain
Oil & Filter Tire Rotation Multi-Point Insp. Cabin Air Filter Engine Air Filter Brake Fluid Spark Plugs Engine Coolant AWD & Diff Fluid
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000

The Full 2024 Kia Sportage Service Schedule, Mile by Mile

7,500 miles — the first stop: oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection, all first-time services.

15,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, plus the first cabin air filter swap.

22,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, plus the first engine air filter change.

30,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

37,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

45,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, plus the first brake fluid exchange.

52,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

60,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

67,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

75,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and engine air filter.

82,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

90,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

97,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, brake fluid exchange, plus the first spark plug replacement.

105,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

112,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

120,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, engine air filter, plus the first engine coolant service.

127,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.

135,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

142,500 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, brake fluid exchange, and engine coolant.

150,000 miles — oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.

Milestone rows call out the bigger services. Everything here is mapped onto Kia’s standard 7,500-mile grid for easy cross-model comparison, though the Sportage’s real-world pace runs a bit differently in spots. Oil and filter changes actually land every 8,000 miles or 12 months, not the grid’s 7,500. Cabin air filter service falls every 16,000 miles (placed nearest the 15,000/30,000/45,000/67,500-and-up rows), and engine air filter every 24,000 miles (nearest the 22,500/45,000/75,000 rows). Brake fluid exchange lands every 48,000 miles (nearest the 45,000/97,500/142,500 rows). Spark plugs run on a single 96,000-mile interval — the 2.5L is naturally aspirated with no turbo in the gas Sportage, so there’s no second interval to track the way some other Kia models require. Engine coolant comes first at 120,000 miles, then every 24,000 miles after. AWD-equipped Sportage models also call for periodic differential-fluid service; we couldn’t confirm a legible mileage figure for that item in our source material, so it isn’t published here — ask your service advisor or check your Owner’s Manual for the exact interval. Towing and driving conditions shift these intervals, and severe use will shorten them. Check your Owner’s Manual or ask a Dean McCrary Kia technician to confirm the specifics.

Every 8,000 Miles

  • Full-synthetic oil and filter change
  • Tire rotation with a balance check
  • Complete multi-point inspection
  • Top off fluids and check for leaks
  • Check battery and brake condition

Major Milestones

  • 16k miles — cabin air filter
  • 24k miles — engine air filter
  • 48k miles — brake fluid exchange
  • 96k miles — spark plugs, one interval since there’s no turbo
  • 120k miles — engine coolant, then every 24k after

Tips for Longevity

  • Insist on genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids
  • Have tires rotated at every oil change
  • AWD-equipped? Ask us about differential fluid service for your Sportage too
  • Staying on schedule with our Hattiesburg team keeps factory warranty intact
  • We will check for any open recalls at every visit

2024 Sportage Maintenance FAQs

How Often Does the 2024 Kia Sportage Need an Oil Change?

Plan on full-synthetic oil and a filter change every 8,000 miles or 12 months under typical driving. Severe conditions — frequent towing, short trips, dusty roads, or lots of idling — call for shorter intervals; many severe-duty drivers land closer to every 4,000–5,000 miles.

Does the 2024 Kia Sportage Call for Synthetic Oil?

It does — full-synthetic oil is the spec for the Sportage’s 2.5L GDI engine. Synthetic oil protects the direct-injection system and stands up well to hot, humid Pine Belt summers and stop-and-go driving.

When Do the Spark Plugs Need Replacing on a 2024 Sportage?

Roughly every 96,000 miles under normal use. Since the gas Sportage’s 2.5L engine is naturally aspirated with no turbo, there’s just one spark-plug interval to track, unlike Kia models that split the figure by engine.

Does Sticking to This Schedule Keep My Factory Warranty Coverage Active?

It does. As long as you keep up with factory-recommended maintenance and keep records, factory warranty stays in force. Service with our team and we’ll log every visit for you automatically.

Time to Book Your Next Visit?

Genuine Kia parts, factory-trained hands, and a logged record of every visit toward your factory warranty coverage — that’s what our Hattiesburg service team delivers. Give us a call at or book online in a couple of minutes. We’re right on US-98 in the Hub City, an easy trip in from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and the rest of the Pine Belt.