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Replacement costs vary depending on the generation of your Sportage and the specific rear-window configuration it carries. Later models with privacy tinting, brake-light integration, or additional hardware tend to command higher costs than early-2010s variants with standard toughened glass.
ADAS systems are not integrated into Kia Sportage rear-window glass, so calibration complexity doesn't factor into rear-window pricing — the main driver is the glass specification itself and any factory-fitted hardware that must be matched or transferred.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £426 — £529 | 2 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £426 — £529 | 2 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £426 — £529 | 2 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £426 — £529 | 2 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £410 — £613 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £410 — £613 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £410 — £613 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £410 — £613 | 3 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £410 — £613 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £410 — £613 | 3 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £404 — £613 | 5 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £404 — £503 | 3 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £404 — £503 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £404 — £503 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £404 — £503 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £404 — £503 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £404 — £503 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Sportages can still be booked.
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Booking a rear-window replacement through UK Car Glass follows a straightforward process from quote to fitting.
Answer a brief quiz about your Sportage's year, trim, and features — the widget identifies your exact rear-window variant in under 60 seconds.
Review the instant quote and book online; the whole process takes about two minutes.
Our parts-check team confirms the correct glass is sourced to match your factory specification.
A specialist from our network contacts you to arrange a convenient fitting time — mobile at your home or workshop, depending on your preference and location.
The technician arrives, removes the shattered glass, and fits the replacement. Shard cleanup is part of the job, though small shards can lodge in places that aren't easily accessible — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean.
Your fitter confirms the drive-away time on the day and runs a final check before leaving.
You'll receive a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality, with our support team ready to help if any issues arise.
Most Kia Sportage rear-window replacements can be completed at your home or a workshop of your choice — Sportage rear glass does not typically require ADAS calibration since the camera systems are windscreen-mounted, not integrated into the rear window.
Your technician will confirm the best location during booking based on your location and local conditions. Workshop visits are useful if you want the vehicle inspected for other damage or prefer a controlled environment; mobile replacement at home is the standard default and can be arranged in most UK locations.
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Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Factory-fitted brackets and mounts bonded to the glass, pre-assembled and ready to fit without sub-assembly.
Other Hardware refers to factory-fitted brackets, mounts, connectors, or trim pieces bonded permanently to the windscreen or other glass during manufacturing. These are integral to the vehicle's design but do not activate or control a specific feature — they simply secure or position components like sensors, trim strips, or mounting points. Unlike feature-specific hardware, these items are passive structural elements. A replacement carrying Other Hardware arrives pre-bonded and ready to install without additional assembly or modification.
Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen or glass panel carries factory-bonded brackets or mounts. Visual inspection may reveal trim strips, sensor housings, or antenna mounts bonded to the edges or interior surface of the glass. Your original invoice or parts list will specify if Other Hardware is present.
Replacement glass carrying Other Hardware must be sourced as a complete assembly — the brackets and mounts come pre-bonded from the supplier and cannot be transferred from the old glass. Installation is straightforward: the fitter removes the old glass and fits the replacement with its hardware already in place. No additional sub-assembly, bonding, or recalibration of the hardware itself is required. Fitting time is unaffected.
Privacy glass is a darker tint applied to rear and side windows for passenger comfort and security.
Privacy glass is a factory-applied dark tint coating on the rear window and side windows (or a selection of them) to reduce visibility into the vehicle's interior. It serves two purposes: it helps protect passengers and cargo from the sun, and it provides visual security by obscuring the view of occupants and valuables from outside. The tint is integral to the glass itself — either applied during manufacture or as a permanent coating — and is not the same as an aftermarket film.
Look at the rear window and rear side windows from outside the vehicle. If they appear noticeably darker than the windscreen and front side windows, the car has privacy glass. Check your vehicle documentation (handbook or service history) under 'glass specifications' or 'optional equipment', or ask your dealership service centre — they can confirm which windows have the tint applied.
Privacy glass must be replaced with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) glass of the same tint specification. Aftermarket alternatives are available but may not match the original colour or darkness exactly. The replacement is a straightforward swap with no calibration implications. Availability is standard for mainstream models; lead time may be slightly longer for less common variants or older vehicles.
The Kia Sportage has evolved through multiple generations since 2010, establishing itself as a popular compact SUV across the UK market. Rear-window glass varies significantly by generation and specification — earlier models carry straightforward toughened glass, while later variants introduce tinted options and integrated features.
From the mid-2010s onwards, higher-specification Sportage models began incorporating privacy tinting and, on some variants, brake-light integration into the rear window itself. These features require exact matching during replacement to preserve the vehicle's original function and appearance.
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