2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Escape | 2019 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 570 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,500 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 299 | 35 |
| Power Train | 121 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 90 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 7 |
| Steering | 16 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 155 | 11 |
| Overheating | 114 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 81 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 36 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
2019 Ford Escape
2019 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.