Kia Sportage Timing Belt or Chain (1995-2026)

The Kia Sportage engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Kia Sportage.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Kia Sportage has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2023 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Kia Sportage engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2009 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2008 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2007 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2006 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2005 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2002 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Kia Sportage has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2001 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Kia Sportage has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2000 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Kia Sportage has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1999 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Kia Sportage has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1998 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Kia Sportage has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1997 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Kia Sportage has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

1996 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

1995 Kia Sportage - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Kia Sportage engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.