2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid
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 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 210 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 372 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–109 | 34–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 8,150 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 73 | 8 |
| Power Train | 30 | 15 |
| Engine | 21 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 26 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 7 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 18 |
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
2025 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.