2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport vs 2013 Kia Sorento
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 | 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2013 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 194 | 979 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 228 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 44 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,060 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 106 | 496 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 116 |
| Structure | 4 | 89 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 54 |
| Power Train | 11 | 69 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 70 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 60 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 136 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 75 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 46 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 53 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 38 |
| Oil consumption | 7 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 39 |
2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
2013 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.