2021 Honda Accord 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 | 2021 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 134 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33–48 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,080 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 | 45 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 60 | 9 |
| Engine | 35 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 9 |
| Power Train | 13 | 17 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 22 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 9 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 7 |
2021 Honda Accord
2021 Kia K5
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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.