2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 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 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2022 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 47 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 25 |
| Engine | 2 | 27 |
| Power Train | 2 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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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.