2021 Kia Sportage Drivetrain Parts

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48 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Sportage, in 13 part types, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.4L L4). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The drivetrain system on the 2021 Kia Sportage moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (20 parts), Gear Oil (12 parts) and CV Intermediate Shaft (3 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 13 parts.

4WD Actuator

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HYUNDAI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 478103B520
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AWDRear Differential
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This table covers the actuators that engage four-wheel drive at the transfer case or axle. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same.

AWD Coupling Oil Pump

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 600221
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
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SKP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 SK600221
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
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This table covers the AWD Coupling Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines SL260463
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

CV Axle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 HY8442A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
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APWI Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 HY8455A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines TN60185
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 TN60182
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 TN60183
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
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APWI Fits: 2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged KA8076A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front LeftOuter
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APWI Fits: 2.4L L4 HY8499A
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
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GSP Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines NCV75095
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged NCV75130
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 NCV75088
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 NCV75089
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
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GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 NCV75096
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged TN60294
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 TN60186
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged HY8329
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE HY8329
AAR Joint Design
Front Right
Front RightFWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged KA8138
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE KA8138
AAR Joint Design
Front Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged KA86001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE KA86001
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 KA8131
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE KA8131
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 KA8132
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE KA8132
AAR Joint Design
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 KA8139
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE KA8139
AAR Joint Design
Front RightFWD
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This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.

CV Intermediate Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 KA3516
🇲🇽 MX
Front
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged KA3517
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
FrontAWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 HY3554
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right
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This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 1033033
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front OuterAWD
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This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.

Differential Lock Actuator

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AAE Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines DLA0100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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This table covers the Differential Lock actuators. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines SL260471
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearEX Model or LX Model
Fitment notes — TIMKEN SL260471
RearEX Model or LX Model
RearEX Model or LX Model or S Model
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This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 B49200
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Body code: QL
Fitment notes — ELRING B49200
Body code: QL
AWDEX ModelBody code: QL
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This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA Fits: 2.4L L4 A529919
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Position: Front Leftwith OE No. 49500D9130
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LUCAS OIL Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 10047
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SYNTHETIC SAE 75W-90 GEAR OIL1 qt
Fitment notes — LUCAS OIL 10047
SYNTHETIC SAE 75W-90 GEAR OIL1 qt
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 VV820
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV820
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 VV975
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV975
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear DifferentialAWD
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ACDELCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 104108
🇺🇸 US
1 QuartDexron 75W-90 ACDELCO
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 104108
1 QuartDexron 75W-90 ACDELCO
Rear DifferentialAWD
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IDEMITSU Fits: 2.4L L4 30305075750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — IDEMITSU 30305075750
75W90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear Differential
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 10048
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — LUCAS OIL 10048
Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear DifferentialAWD
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 10072
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Fitment notes — LUCAS OIL 10072
Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Rear DifferentialAWD
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 18006
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil6 Gallon
Fitment notes — LUCAS OIL 18006
Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil6 Gallon
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 889785
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 889785
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 882505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 882505
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 723856
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 723856
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 VV822
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV822
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG
Rear DifferentialAWD
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This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.

Transfer Case Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915052
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915053
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
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This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.

Viscous Coupler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 SK8003B520
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the viscous couplers in the AWD driveline.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Kia Sportage

On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.

  • Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Gear Oil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Kia Sportage?

Our catalog currently lists 48 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Kia Sportage across 13 subcategories and 16 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.4L L4). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 2021 Kia Sportage engines?

Some do. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 43 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Kia Sportage?

Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Kia Sportage was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Kia Sportage?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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