2012 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 255 | 879 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 233 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 160 | 461 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 127 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 81 |
| Power Train | 26 | 55 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 60 |
| Structure | 9 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 41 | 142 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 81 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 50 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 29 |
2012 Hyundai Tucson
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.