2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 3, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 118 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 213 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 38–43 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage Hybrid | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8 |
| Steering | 1 | 10 |
| Visibility | 0 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
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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.