2020 Kia Sportage vs 2020 Kia Telluride
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 | 2020 Kia Sportage | 2020 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 157 | 744 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 145 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 7,025 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 71 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 182 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 57 |
| Power Train | 2 | 70 |
| Structure | 10 | 52 |
| Suspension | 1 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 21 | 61 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 33 |
| Stalling | 14 | 45 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Kia Telluride
Compare all Kia Sportage vs Kia Telluride years →
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.