There is a vacuum pipe system used to lock the front hubs. The t pieces in this system are platic, and break after a few years. This stops the hub from locking - hence only rear wheel drive despite what the light says.
The 2010 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2011 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2014 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2012 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2013 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2008 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2006 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2005 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2007 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2009 Kia Sportage has front wheel drive.
The 2002 Kia Sportage has rear wheel drive.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has rear wheel drive.