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2011 Hyundai Veracruz vs 2011 Kia Sorento

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2011 Hyundai Veracruz2011 Kia Sorento
NHTSA complaints1061,516
Recall campaigns47
Service bulletins (TSBs)45202
Investigations18
Crash reports342
Fire reports061
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)18–1920–24
Median reported incident mileage94,000 mi82,796 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai VeracruzKia Sorento
Engine39284
Electrical System36246
Structure6268
Power Train4265
Air Bags1182
Exterior Lighting4102
Service Brakes272
Vehicle Speed Control363

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling14109
Loss of power743
Airbag warning light0113
Check engine light064
Clunking / rattling059
Hesitation / surging042
Won’t start023
Vibration / shaking022

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.