2025 Kia Sportage vs 2025 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Kia Sportage | 2025 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 93 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 8 | 177 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–43 | 29–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13 |
| Power Train | 6 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2025 Kia Sportage
2025 Subaru Forester
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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.