2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs 2025 Kia Sportage
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 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 138 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 28 | 8 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 35 | 25–43 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 67 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 20 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5 |
| Engine | 7 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 3 |
| Power Train | 4 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2025 Hyundai Tucson 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.