Kia Sportage Clutch Kit: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

The warning signs of a wearing clutch, and what actually fits your specific engine and gearbox.

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Kia Sportage Clutch Kit: OEM Part Number

Genuinely important to know: engines with a dual-mass flywheel (DMF) need the flywheel checked and, if worn, replaced alongside the clutch — some genuine kits are explicitly sold on this basis, since fitting a fresh clutch onto a worn DMF leads to premature failure of the new clutch too.

QL generation (2015-2022), 1.7 CRDi, complete kit	Sachs reference: 3000 944 001 — includes clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing and fork; requires special mounting tools
QL generation, 2.0 CRDi AWD manual, complete kit	LuK SAC reference: 624 4050 09 — 240mm diameter, with automatic adjustment (pressure plate LuK 124 0836 10, disc LuK 324 0884 10)
QL generation, engines with dual-mass flywheel, complete kit	LuK reference: 624 3352 09 — genuinely sold with the explicit instruction to check and replace the dual-mass flywheel if worn

Kia Sportage Clutch Kit: A Part That Wears Differently Depending on How You Drive

On the Kia Sportage, unlike parts that fail on a predictable mileage schedule, clutch wear varies enormously based on driving style — a clutch that's ridden gently in easy traffic can outlast one used hard for towing or aggressive launches by a huge margin.

Before you buy: clutch specification varies by engine size and torque output — a kit rated for a smaller engine won't necessarily cope with a more powerful version. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Kia Sportage Clutch Kit: What It Does

The clutch kit — typically comprising the clutch plate, pressure plate and release bearing — manages the connection between the engine and gearbox on manual versions of the Sportage, allowing smooth engagement and disengagement when changing gear. Higher-torque engine variants use a heavier-duty kit rated to handle the extra load without premature wear.

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Kia Sportage Clutch Kit: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Clutch Kit Guide for symptoms of wear, confirming fitment against your VIN, and aftermarket advice.