2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Kia Sorento
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 | 2019 Honda Pilot | 2019 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 874 | 418 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 223 | 111 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 29,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 222 | 151 |
| Electrical System | 252 | 67 |
| Power Train | 89 | 50 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 117 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 111 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 75 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 67 | 12 |
| Structure | 11 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 99 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 44 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 29 |
| Won’t start | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2019 Honda Pilot
2019 Kia Sorento
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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.