2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
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 Pilot | 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 42 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 120 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 126 | 10 |
| Engine | 104 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 98 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 2 |
| Power Train | 24 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2021 Honda Pilot
2021 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.