2015 Kia Sorento vs 2015 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2015 Kia Sorento | 2015 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 746 | 189 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 318 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 359 | 9 |
| Structure | 99 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 51 |
| Exterior Lighting | 90 | 10 |
| Steering | 33 | 25 |
| Power Train | 42 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 88 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 74 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 47 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 38 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 16 | 0 |
2015 Kia Sorento
2015 Toyota Highlander
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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.