2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2025 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 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 210 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 372 | 33 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–109 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 8,150 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 73 | 18 |
| Power Train | 30 | 19 |
| Engine | 21 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 26 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 5 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
2025 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.