2021 Honda Accord Hybrid vs 2021 Kia K5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid | 2021 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 134 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 48 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord Hybrid | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 42 |
| Engine | 10 | 29 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 9 |
| Power Train | 0 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 22 |
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
2021 Kia K5
Compare all Honda Accord Hybrid vs Kia K5 years →
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.