2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Pilot | 2021 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 244 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 105 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | 41,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 126 | 47 |
| Engine | 104 | 66 |
| Power Train | 24 | 134 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 98 | 10 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 34 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 25 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
2021 Honda Pilot
2021 Kia Sorento
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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.