Kia Sportage Battery Location
Find the battery location, group size, and replacement procedure for the Kia Sportage. Covers all years and engine options.
Last updated: 2026-11-06 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
Quick Answer
The Kia Sportage battery is typically located in the engine compartment on the driver or passenger side. Some models have it in the trunk or under the rear seat.
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | Engine compartment (driver or passenger side) |
| 2014-2019 | 2014-2019 | Engine compartment (driver or passenger side) |
| 2008-2013 | 2008-2013 | Engine compartment (driver or passenger side) |
This vehicle's factory manual
Kia Sportage: choose your year, then confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.
Kia Sportage maintenance schedule
Know the exact battery location job for your Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage battery is typically located in the engine compartment on the driver or passenger side. Some models have it in the trunk or under the rear seat.
Battery access can move between the engine bay, cargo floor, cowl, or under-seat trays depending on hybrid hardware and trim. Once the spec is confirmed, use the supplies and purchase links below to build the full one-trip shopping list before you start the repair.
Exact Vehicle Check
The button opens the factory book for this vehicle. Use the engine picker only when your trim is not the one this page already matched.
2008-2013
Representative 2008 manual branch for 2008-2013
Service Precautions
Sportage 2WD L4-2.0L
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Open factory section →Service Precautions
Sportage 2WD V6-2.7L
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Open factory section →2020-2025
- →Disconnect negative terminal first when removing
- →Some models require radio code reset after battery replacement
2014-2019
- →Disconnect negative terminal first when removing
- →Some models require radio code reset after battery replacement
2008-2013
- →Disconnect negative terminal first when removing
- →Some models require radio code reset after battery replacement
2002-2007
- →Disconnect negative terminal first when removing
- →Some models require radio code reset after battery replacement
1996-2001
- →Disconnect negative terminal first when removing
- →Some models require radio code reset after battery replacement
1995-1995
- →Disconnect negative terminal first when removing
- →Some models require radio code reset after battery replacement
Parts and supplies
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Kia Sportage Replacement Battery
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Battery — Manual's Parts List
The right battery, the right tools, no lost settings.
- 1Replacement BatteryShop →
Engine compartment (driver or — AGM strongly recommended for modern cars
- 2OBD2 Memory SaverShop →
Keeps radio presets, seat memory, idle learn data
- 3Terminal Cleaner BrushShop →
Corrosion under the clamp causes voltage drop
- 4Battery Terminal Protector SprayShop →
Prevents the green crust from coming back
Get everything at once
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One-Trip Shopping List
Recommended supplies and tools for this job, grouped so you can buy everything before the repair starts.
Replacement Battery
Match your Group Size (e.g. H6, 35) and CCA rating.
Terminal Cleaner
Removes corrosion for a reliable electrical connection.
Memory Saver
Keeps your car settings while the battery is disconnected.
Battery Carrier
Makes lifting heavy batteries much safer and easier.
Battery Charger
Helpful for revive-and-test jobs before you replace a weak battery.
Terminal Spray
Protects battery posts from future corrosion.
Project Essentials
Basic tool sets, gloves, and cleaning supplies for your Kia Sportage so the job is ready when the parts arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the battery in a Kia Sportage?
- Most Kia Sportage models have the battery in the engine compartment. Some newer models or hybrids may have it in the trunk or under the rear seat. Check your owner's manual for the exact location.
- What battery location does a Kia Sportage use?
- The Kia Sportage battery is typically located in the engine compartment on the driver or passenger side. Some models have it in the trunk or under the rear seat.
- What battery size for a Kia Sportage?
- The Kia Sportage battery is typically located in the engine compartment on the driver or passenger side. Some models have it in the trunk or under the rear seat.
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Last updated: 2026-11-06