2023 Honda HR-V vs 2023 Kia EV6
Two sedans 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: 2023 HR-V has fewer recorded recall campaigns (3 vs 4), and 2023 EV6 has fewer recorded owner complaints (131 vs 681). 2023 HR-V carries more NHTSA investigations (1 vs 0). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2023 Honda HR-V | 2023 Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 681 | 131 |
| NHTSA investigations | 1 | 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.