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.
The 2021 Kia Sportage was sold with 3 engines. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 43 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 Kia Sportage drivetrain parts are TRAKMOTIVE (9 parts), VALVOLINE (8 parts) and TOP NOTCH (5 parts), plus 13 more brands.
8 parts on this 2021 Kia Sportage page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including APWI HY8442A (CV Axle) and LUCAS OIL 10047 (Gear Oil). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
4WD Actuator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 478103B520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AWDRear Differential | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2021 Kia Sportage — HYUNDAI 478103B520.
AWD Coupling Oil Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 600221 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | SK600221 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
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.
2 AWD Coupling Oil Pump parts for the 2021 Kia Sportage come from 2 brands — DORMAN and SKP.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 600221 and SKP SK600221.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines | SL260463 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN SL260463.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | HY8442A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8455A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines | TN60185 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60182 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60183 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA8076A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftOuter | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8499A | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines | NCV75095 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV75130 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75089 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75096 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN60294 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60186 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | HY8329 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA8138 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA86001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | KA8131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | KA8132 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | KA8139 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
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.
20 CV Axle parts for the 2021 Kia Sportage come from 4 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH, GSP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APWI HY8442A. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 18 are engine-specific.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA3516 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | KA3517 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | FrontAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY3554 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
TRAKMOTIVE supplies the 3 CV Intermediate Shaft parts for the 2021 Kia Sportage.
Part numbers include TRAKMOTIVE KA3516, TRAKMOTIVE KA3517 and TRAKMOTIVE HY3554.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 | 1033033 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterAWD | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 1033033.
Differential Lock Actuator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines | DLA0100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: AAE DLA0100.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Sportage engines | SL260471 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearEX Model or LX Model | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN SL260471.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | B49200 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Body code: QL | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2021 Kia Sportage — ELRING B49200.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKOJA Fits: 2.4L L4 | A529919 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Position: Front Leftwith OE No. 49500D9130 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
One part is listed for the 2021 Kia Sportage — ACKOJA A529919.
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 | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 104108 | 🇺🇸 US | 1 QuartDexron 75W-90 ACDELCO | View on Amazon |
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.4L L4 | 30305075750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 10048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 10072 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 18006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil6 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
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.
12 Gear Oil parts for the 2021 Kia Sportage come from 4 brands — VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is LUCAS OIL 10047.
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 | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 915052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | 915053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2021 Kia Sportage come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and IDEMITSU.
Part numbers include IDEMITSU 30305024750, VALVOLINE 915052 and VALVOLINE 915053.
Viscous Coupler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 | SK8003B520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the viscous couplers in the AWD driveline.
One part is listed for the 2021 Kia Sportage — SKP SK8003B520.
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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