2025 Honda Accord vs 2025 Kia K5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Honda Accord | 2025 Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 37 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–48 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 37 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 10 |
| Power Train | 4 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
2025 Honda Accord
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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.