2023 Honda Accord 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 | 2023 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 107 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 68 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–48 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 6 |
| Engine | 12 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2023 Honda Accord
2023 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.