2023 Hyundai Palisade vs 2023 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Hyundai Palisade | 2023 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 191 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 67 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 25–43 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 79 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 45 |
| Seat Belts | 74 | 1 |
| Engine | 37 | 37 |
| Visibility/wiper | 53 | 6 |
| Power Train | 38 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 25 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 10 |
| Stalling | 19 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2023 Hyundai Palisade
2023 Kia Sportage
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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.