2019 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Kia Sportage
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 | 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,075 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 226 | 82 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,469 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 295 | 2 |
| Steering | 188 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 157 | 10 |
| Engine | 104 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 131 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 118 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 94 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 78 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 71 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 5 |
| Battery drain | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
2019 Honda CR-V
2019 Kia Sportage
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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.