2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 282 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 114 | 34–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai IONIQ 5 | Kia Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 216 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 62 | 12 |
| Power Train | 55 | 15 |
| Engine | 18 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 16 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 41 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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.