2022 Honda Accord vs 2022 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 | 2022 Honda Accord | 2022 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 244 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33–47 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 94 | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 60 | 12 |
| Engine | 31 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 35 |
| Power Train | 8 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 9 |
| Steering | 13 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 18 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2022 Honda Accord
2022 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.