2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Honda Pilot | 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 296 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 41 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 114 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,218 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 225 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 54 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 66 |
| Power Train | 20 | 56 |
| Engine | 30 | 20 |
| Steering | 38 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 8 |
| Stalling | 9 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 44 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2025 Honda Pilot
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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.