2016 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2016 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Santa FE | 2016 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 1,249 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 274 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,300 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 151 | 694 |
| Power Train | 21 | 124 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 107 |
| Structure | 6 | 110 |
| Steering | 3 | 80 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 67 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 53 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 30 | 133 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 59 |
| Stalling | 18 | 119 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 81 |
| Oil consumption | 17 | 91 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 71 |
2016 Hyundai Santa FE
2016 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.