The Right Wiper Blades for your Kia Sportage & How to Fit Them
The Kia Sportage is one of the best-selling new cars in the UK - find out which wiper blades you need for your model
The Kia Sportage holds status as one of the best-selling new cars in the UK, so knowing which wiper blades you need for your model and how to fit them is important.
How to check which wiper blades fit a Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage SUV is now in its fifth generation as one of the longest-serving nameplates in the UK.
Debuting back in 1993, the Sportage has evolved over the past 32 years to become of the one UK’s best-selling models outright.
It means the Sportage has often undergone major modifications between iterations, which means each generation has different wiper blade size and fittings to one another.
It is therefore important to check which generation Kia Sportage you to ensure you are purchasing the correct wiper blades for your vehicle.
If you don’t know the age of your Sportage or which generation you are driving, don’t worry, simply use Wiperblades.co.uk’s vehicle registration tool to find out exactly what you need.
Input your registration and the results will return only wiper blades that are specific for your Kia Sportage – nice and easy!
Kia Sportage Wiper Blades – 1993-2003
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 20-inch Standard or Spoiler Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 20-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 16-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade
The 1993-2003 Kia Sportage has a 20-inch Standard or Spoiler Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 20-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
There is also the option to upgrade to the newer retrofit-style wiper blade. This is designed to adapt to the fitments of older vehicles – commonly hook fit – to ensure they can use newer and more aerodynamic flat or hybrid blades.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing a 20-inch blade for driver and passenger side, plus and one 16-inch blade for the rear screen, or individually.
How To Fit Kia Sportage Wiper Blades (1993-2003) – Hook Fit
A Hook Fit is the most common type of windscreen wiper adapter, found mostly on older vehicles. It is distinguished by its ‘J’ or ‘U’ hooked shape that slots across and into the wiper blade. When fitting, unhook the old wiper blade to detach it, then slide the new wiper blade over the hook mechanism and pull it back so it locks into place. It will click once it secures.
Kia Sportage Wiper Blades – 2004-2009
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 24-inch Standard or Spoiler Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 16-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
The 2004-2009 Kia Sportage has a 24-inch Standard or Spoiler Hook Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 16-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
There is also the option to upgrade to the newer retrofit-style wiper blade. This is designed to adapt to the fitments of older vehicles – commonly hook fit – to ensure they can use newer and more aerodynamic flat or hybrid blades.
This generation of Sportage has a different size blade than earlier and later models, so it is important to know which version you have before choosing your wiper blades.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing 24-inch blades for the drivers’ side and 16-inch blades for the passenger side, or can be sold individually.
How To Fit Kia Sportage Wiper Blades (2004-2009) – Hook Fit
A Hook Fit is the most common type of windscreen wiper adapter, found mostly on older vehicles. It is distinguished by its ‘J’ or ‘U’ hooked shape that slots across and into the wiper blade. When fitting, unhook the old wiper blade to detach it, then slide the new wiper blade over the hook mechanism and pull it back so it locks into place. It will click once it secures.
Kia Sportage Wiper Blades – 2010-2015
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 24-inch Standard or Spoiler Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 18-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 12-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade
The 2010-2015 Kia Sportage has a 24-inch Standard or Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and an 18-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
There is also the option to upgrade to the newer retrofit-style wiper blade. This is designed to adapt to the fitments of older vehicles – commonly hook fit – to ensure they can use newer and more aerodynamic flat or hybrid blades.
This generation of Sportage has a different size blade compared with earlier and later versions, so it is important to know which age model you have before choosing your wiper blades.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing one 24-inch blade and one 18-inch blade, or they can be bought individually. 12-inch rear screen wiper blades are also available.
How To Fit Kia Sportage Wiper Blades (2010-2015) – Hook Fit
A Hook Fit is the most common type of windscreen wiper adapter, found mostly on older vehicles. It is distinguished by its ‘J’ or ‘U’ hooked shape that slots across and into the wiper blade. When fitting, unhook the old wiper blade to detach it, then slide the new wiper blade over the hook mechanism and pull it back so it locks into place. It will click once it secures.
Kia Sportage Wiper Blades – 2016-2021
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 26-inch Standard or Spoiler Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 16-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade, or Retrofit Flat Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 11-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade
The 2016-2021 Kia Sportage has a 26-inch Standard or Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 16-inch Standard Hook Fit Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
There is also the option to upgrade to the newer retrofit-style wiper blade. This is designed to adapt to alternative fitments - commonly hook fit – to ensure they can use newer and more aerodynamic flat or hybrid blades.
This generation of Sportage has a different size blade compared with earlier and later versions, so it is important to know which age model you have before choosing your wiper blades.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing one 24-inch blade and one 16-inch blade, or they can be bought individually. 12-inch rear screen wiper blades are also available.
How To Fit Kia Sportage Wiper Blades (2016-2021) – Hook Fit
A Hook Fit is most common type of windscreen wiper adapter, found mostly on older vehicles. It is distinguished by its ‘J’ or ‘U’ hooked shape that slots across and into the wiper blade. When fitting, unhook the old wiper blade to detach it, then slide the new wiper blade over the hook mechanism and pull it back so it locks into place. It will click once it secures.
Hook Fit Wiper Blade Fitting Video
Kia Sportage Wiper Blades – 2021-Onwards
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 26-inch Slim Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 18-inch Slim Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
The 2021- Current Kia Sportage has a 26-inch Slim Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the driver’s side and an 18-inch Slim Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the passenger’s side.
This generation of Sportage has a different size and fitting (Push Button) compared with earlier versions, so it is important to know which age model you have before choosing your wiper blades.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing one 26-inch blade and one 18-inch blade, or they can be bought individually.
How To Fit Kia Sportage Wiper Blades (2021-Onwards) – Push Button Fit
A Push Button wiper blade fittings features a square button that when pressed, releases the wiper blade. Remove it entirely by lifting the wiper blade up. Once this is done, simply slide the new wiper blade down over arm and it will lock securely into place. Listen for the click.
Hook Fit Wiper Blade Fitting Video
When Is The Right Time To Change My Wiper Blades?
Wiper blades undergo a lot of stress when they are fixed to your car. As well as being a moving component exposed to the elements, the materials will inevitably wear down gradually when in use as they are making constant contact with the windscreen.
Indeed, wiper blades cope with more than simply wiping away water from your windscreen during rainy conditions – UV rays from the sun, deposits of oil from other cars around you, bugs and unforeseen debris all take their toll on them.
Wiper blades are designed to be durable and sturdy to withstand these challenges but they will ultimately wear down over time and if you don’t replace them, they could be classified as dangerous or illegal –your car won’t pass an MOT if this is the case.
So how do you know when to replace them? When driving, you might notice over time that the rubber blades will clear the windscreen less evenly, leaving some streaks of moisture in places. They may also start to squeak as the rubber encounters friction on the windscreen.
Regardless, it is recommended you change your wiper blades every 12 months to ensure you are getting optimum windscreen wiping performance.
If in doubt, you can inspect them close up and assess the blades for any blemishes, such as chips, tears and unevenness. If this occurs, then the time has come to get new wiper blades.
