2014 Kia Sorento vs 2014 Toyota RAV4
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 Kia Sorento | 2014 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 986 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 373 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 46 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 25–76 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 48,247 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 387 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 153 | 69 |
| Structure | 160 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 86 | 8 |
| Power Train | 71 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 15 |
| Steering | 35 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 87 | 0 |
| Stalling | 80 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 78 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 63 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 39 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 29 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 0 |
| Overheating | 25 | 0 |
2014 Kia Sorento
2014 Toyota RAV4
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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.