Hattiesburg, MS · Dean McCrary Kia Service Department

Kia Sportage Maintenance Schedule

Pick your model year to pull up the full factory-backed interval list, covering everything from the 8,000-mile checkup through the 120,000-mile milestone, along with a look at how requirements have shifted from one generation to the next.

8,000mi — standard oil change and tire rotation interval
16,000mi — cabin air filter swap
AWDdriveline fluid level — checked at each scheduled service stop
96,000mi — spark plug replacement
120kmi — initial coolant service
10yr/ 100k-mi powertrain coverage

Select Your Model Year

Every model year has its own complete interval-by-interval breakdown, plus a dedicated recall history worth reviewing next time you swing by our Hattiesburg service bay.

How the Schedule Has Changed Over Time

2023 — New Generation
NQ5 Sportage Arrives as an All-New Generation, Joined by Hybrid & PHEV Variants New Gen
When the redesigned, larger-bodied NQ5 Sportage arrived, it came standard with one naturally-aspirated 2.5L GDI gas engine, while the 1.6L turbo shifted over to power the separate Hybrid and PHEV variants exclusively. Oil changes and tire rotations on this generation now stretch to 8,000 miles, a longer cadence than the previous generation's 7,500-mile interval. The cabin air filter, AWD driveline inspection, spark plugs, and initial coolant service all still track the standard Kia gas-engine timeline.

Sportage Maintenance FAQs

Which Schedule Applies to My Sportage's Model Year?

Pick any year from 2023 through 2027 (or go back further to a QL-generation model) to find intervals covering oil and rotation, filters, brake fluid, spark plugs, coolant, and AWD driveline care.

What's the Oil Change Interval for a Gas-Powered Sportage?

Every 8,000 miles or 12 months, whichever arrives first — and more frequently if you're driving under severe-service conditions.

Does Dean McCrary Kia Work on Every Sportage Model Year?

Absolutely — our factory-trained team here in Hattiesburg works on every Sportage model year with genuine Kia parts, and keeping up with the factory schedule protects your factory warranty coverage. Book a time online or give our Hattiesburg service department a call.

Ready to Service Your Sportage?

From the newest model year back to the oldest Sportage still on the road, our Hattiesburg technicians know the lineup cold — genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids go into every single visit. Give us a call at or book online in just a few minutes — you’ll find us on US-98 in the Hub City, an easy drive from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and the surrounding Pine Belt.