Kia Sportage, NQ5 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sportage, NQ5 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 6 to 6,5 liters. The service interval for fluid changes is 56000 miles. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 56000 miles
  • Code: A6MF2H-2 6/1
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid AWD (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 56000 miles
  • Code: A6MF2H-2 6/1
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI Plug-in Hybrid AWD (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 56000 miles
  • Code: A6MF2H-2 6/1
Sportage 2.5 GDI (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 56000 miles
  • Code: A8MF1 8/1
Sportage 2.5 GDI AWD (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 56000 miles
  • Code: A8MF1 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Sportage NQ5 (USA / CAN) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid, 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid AWD, and 1.6 T-GDI Plug-in Hybrid AWD share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 6 liters, while the 2.5 GDI and 2.5 GDI AWD variants carry a slightly larger automatic transmission fluid capacity of 6.5 liters.
  • The term "transaxle" used for the hybrid configurations indicates a unit that integrates the transmission and drive axle into a single assembly, which is a common arrangement in hybrid powertrains where the electric motor is housed within the same housing.
  • All five configurations are rated under severe use conditions, meaning the 56,000-mile change interval applies specifically to demanding operating environments rather than standard driving cycles.
  • The 56,000-mile fluid change interval is consistent across all configurations regardless of drivetrain layout, applying equally to front-wheel-drive and AWD variants within the same powertrain family.
  • The 0.5-liter difference in fluid capacity between the 1.6 T-GDI hybrid transaxles at 6 liters and the 2.5 GDI transmissions at 6.5 liters reflects the differing internal volumes of the two transmission designs rather than a drivetrain difference, since both the FWD and AWD versions within each powertrain share the same capacity figure.

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