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RecallGazette

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2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2020 Honda Pilot2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
NHTSA complaints47527
Recall campaigns113
Service bulletins (TSBs)14948
Investigations41
Crash reports101
Fire reports50
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)21–23120
Median reported mileage5,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda PilotHyundai Kona Electric
Electrical System20717
Engine991
Forward Collision Avoidance795
Lane Departure390
Power Train343
Fuel/propulsion System302
Service Brakes245
Fuel System, Gasoline230

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling420
Electrical failures180
Hesitation / surging170
Vibration / shaking160
Check engine light120
Won’t start110
Loss of power80
Clunking / rattling60
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

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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.