2021 Ford Ecosport vs 2021 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 | 2021 Ford Ecosport | 2021 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 256 | 343 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 95 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,500 mi | 3,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 84 | 57 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 2 |
| Power Train | 48 | 25 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 39 |
| Structure | 0 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 14 |
| Visibility | 0 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 11 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2021 Ford Ecosport
2021 Kia Telluride
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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.