2022 Hyundai Sonata vs 2022 Kia K5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 2022 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 92 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 113 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–47 | 27–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 35 |
| Engine | 25 | 27 |
| Power Train | 24 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 12 | 18 |
| Stalling | 8 | 7 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2022 Hyundai Sonata
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.