2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Kia Sportage | 2024 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 236 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–43 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 18 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 21 |
| Engine | 9 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 | 6 |
2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Subaru Outback
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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.