2023 Honda Accord Hybrid vs 2023 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 | 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid | 2023 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 140 | 107 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 68 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 48 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord Hybrid | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 45 | 6 |
| Engine | 30 | 12 |
| Power Train | 19 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 18 | 6 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2023 Honda Accord 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.