2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport vs 2014 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 | 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2014 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 160 | 986 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 261 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 46 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 | 387 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 153 |
| Structure | 7 | 160 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 86 |
| Power Train | 13 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 80 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 87 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 39 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 63 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 29 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 78 |
2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
2014 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.