2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Hyundai Kona
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 | 2021 Honda Pilot | 2021 Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 412 | 113 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 64 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,000 mi | 35,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 96 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 92 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 39 | 3 |
| Power Train | 24 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 12 |
2021 Honda Pilot
2021 Hyundai Kona
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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.