2025 Hyundai Tucson 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 | 2025 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 280 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 8 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–35 | 25–43 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 148 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 5 |
| Power Train | 15 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5 |
| Engine | 12 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2025 Hyundai Tucson
2025 Kia Sportage
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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.