2024 Hyundai Sonata vs 2024 Kia K5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Hyundai Sonata | 2024 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 44 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–47 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 7 |
| Engine | 3 | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 |
2024 Hyundai Sonata
2024 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.