2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Hyundai Santa FE
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 | 2026 Honda Pilot | 2026 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 9 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 2 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 5 |
| Tires | 0 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 0 |
2026 Honda Pilot
2026 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.