2025 Kia Sportage vs 2025 Subaru Outback
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 Kia Sportage | 2025 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 8 | 154 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–43 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 19 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 14 |
| Engine | 6 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 5 |
2025 Kia Sportage
2025 Subaru Outback
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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.