2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Kia Sportage
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 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 68 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 126 | 6 |
| Engine | 104 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 98 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 44 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 1 |
| Power Train | 24 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 6 |
2021 Honda Pilot
2021 Kia Sportage
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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.