Kia Sportage Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Sportage takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022 models use 0W-30 or 5W-40 (5.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2027 | 0W-20 | 5.1-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 0W-30 / 5W-40 | 5.1 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2015-2021 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2011-2014 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 5W-30 | 4.4-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Sportage year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Kia Sportage take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Kia Sportage takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022 models use 0W-30 or 5W-40 (5.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Kia Sportage take?
About 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change on 2023-2027 models, and 5.1 qt on 2022 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Kia Sportage?
Yes. We record 7 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2027: 0W-20; 2022: 0W-30/5W-40; 2015-2021: 5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 23 of 23 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Kia Sportage, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Kia Sportage, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Kia Sportage, 2.5L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.