What causes the Kia Sportage to hesitate when accelerating?

I recently noticed that my Kia Sportage hesitates when I press on the gas pedal to accelerate. What could be causing this issue and how can I fix it?

This could be due to a dirty air filter. I suggest checking and replacing the air filter if necessary.

A faulty fuel pump can also cause hesitation when accelerating. You may want to have it checked and replaced if needed.

Another common cause of hesitation is a clogged fuel injector. Consider getting a fuel system cleaning service to fix this problem.