2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 51 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 325 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 37 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 14 |
| Engine | 21 | 30 |
| Lane Departure | 30 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 11 |
| Power Train | 14 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 8 |
| Stalling | 6 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Kia Sorento
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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.