2016 Kia Sorento vs 2016 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Kia Sorento | 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,241 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 274 | 704 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 49 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 690 | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting | 66 | 161 |
| Electrical System | 106 | 71 |
| Power Train | 122 | 51 |
| Structure | 107 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 66 |
| Steering | 80 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 62 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 133 | 12 |
| Stalling | 117 | 27 |
| Oil consumption | 91 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 81 | 0 |
| Overheating | 71 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 0 |
2016 Kia Sorento
2016 Mazda CX-5
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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.