2025 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Kia Sorento
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 Palisade | 2025 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 33 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 91 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 55 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 8 |
| Engine | 10 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 18 |
| Power Train | 6 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2025 Hyundai Palisade
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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.