2012 Ford Edge vs 2012 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,134 | 879 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 233 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,800 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 462 | 127 |
| Engine | 60 | 461 |
| Service Brakes | 247 | 33 |
| Structure | 168 | 35 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 60 |
| Power Train | 47 | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 81 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 53 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 142 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 81 |
| Battery drain | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Ford Edge
2012 Kia Sorento
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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.