2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 507 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 46 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 34–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,350 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 320 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 31 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 7 |
| Engine | 21 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 22 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Honda CR-V
2023 Kia Sorento 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.