2015 Kia Sorento vs 2015 Toyota Venza
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 | 2015 Kia Sorento | 2015 Toyota Venza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 750 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 205 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,400 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Toyota Venza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 360 | 2 |
| Structure | 100 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 91 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 0 |
| Power Train | 42 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 6 |
| Steering | 33 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 88 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 74 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 47 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 39 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 16 | 0 |
2015 Kia Sorento
2015 Toyota Venza
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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.