2022 Kia Sorento vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: identical recall campaigns (6 each), and 2022 Sorento has fewer recorded owner complaints (182 vs 304). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2022 Kia Sorento | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 182 | 304 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.