2011 Kia Sorento vs 2011 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,516 | 181 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 315 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 61 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,796 mi | 50,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 284 | 17 |
| Structure | 268 | 27 |
| Power Train | 265 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 246 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 182 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 102 | 5 |
| Steering | 53 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 72 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 113 | 0 |
| Stalling | 109 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 64 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 43 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 42 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
2011 Kia Sorento
2011 Toyota Highlander
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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.